NEET2011ChemistryStates of MatterActual
By what factor does the average velocity of a gaseous molecule increase when the temperature (in Kelvin) is doubled?
Options
- A2.8
- B4.0
- C1.4
- D2.0
Correct answer
C. 1.4
Step-by-step solution
Average velocity = 8 R T M aligned & V_ a v T & or (V_ a v )₂ (V_ a v )₁ = 2 T T =1.4 aligned