JEE Main202315 Apr 2023Morning ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
A flask contains Hydrogen and Argon in the ratio 2 : 1 by mass. The temperature of the mixture is 30 ° C . The ratio of average kinetic energy per molecule of the two gases K argon K hydrogen is: (Given : Atomic Weight of A r = 39 . 9 )
Options
- A2
- B1
- C39 . 9
- D39 . 9 2
Correct answer
B. 1
Step-by-step solution
The formula to calculate the average kinetic energy per molecule of a gas at any temperature T is given by K avg = 3 2 k B T where, k B is Boltzmann constant. From above equation, it can be concluded that the average kinetic energy per molecule is independent of the molecular weight of the gas. Hence, the required ratio is 1 : 1 .