In a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen,the molecules most contributing to temperature are
A)hydrogen.
B)oxygen.
C)both the same
D)not enough information

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In a gaseous mixture, the contribution of each gas molecule to the temperature depends on its mass and velocity. Since hydrogen molecules are lighter in mass compared to oxygen molecules, they tend to move faster at the same temperature, thus contributing more to the overall temperature. However, oxygen molecules are comparatively heavier and contribute less to the temperature. Therefore, in a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, hydrogen molecules contribute more to the temperature than oxygen molecules, but both contribute to some extent. Hence, the correct answer is choice C - both the same.

In a Gaseous Mixture of Hydrogen and Oxygen,the Molecules Most