What is the root-mean-square speed of chlorine gas molecules at a temperature of 340 K? (R = 8.31 J/mol⋅K,N_A = 6.02 × 10²³,and the molecular mass of Cl₂ = 71)

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The root-mean-square speed (v_rms) is calculated using the formula v_rms = sqrt((3RT)/M), where R is the gas constant, T is the temperature, and M is the molar mass in kg/mol. For Cl2, M = 71 g/mol = 0.071 kg/mol. Substituting the values, v_rms = sqrt((3 * 8.31 * 340) / 0.071) ≈ 3.5 × 10^2 m/s.

What Is the Root-Mean-Square Speed of Chlorine Gas Molecules at a Temperature