The average velocity of an oxygen molecule at room temperature is about 480 m/s.Approximately how many miles would this oxygen molecule travel in one hour? (1 mi = 1609 m.)

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To find the distance traveled in one hour, convert the velocity to miles per hour: $480 \, \text{m/s} \times 3600 \, \text{s/hour} = 1,728,000 \, \text{m/hour}$. Then, convert meters to miles: $1,728,000 \, \text{m} \div 1609 \, \text{m/mi} \approx 1100 \, \text{mi}$.

The Average Velocity of an Oxygen Molecule at Room Temperature