Manipal MET2016PhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
A mixture of two gases is contained in a vessel. The gas 1 is monoatomic and gas 2 is diatomic and the ratio of their molecular masses M₁ / M₂=1 / 4 . What is the ratio of root mean square speeds of the molecules of two gases?
Options
- A2
- B4
- C8
- D16
Correct answer
A. 2
Step-by-step solution
From kinetic theory of gases p= 1 3 M V e^2 Since, p and V are constant (same) M₁ e₁^2=M₂ e₂^2 e₁^2 e₂^2 = M₂ M₁ e₁ e₂ = M₂ M₁ = 4 / 1 =2 [ . given, . M₁ M₂ = 1 4 ]