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The temperature in kelvin at which the average speed of H2 molecues will be same as that of N2 molecules at 35 C will be ?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the temperature in Kelvin at which the average speed of hydrogen (H₂) molecules will be the same as that of nitrogen (N₂) molecules at 35°C. We will use the formula for the average speed of gas molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Convert the Given Temperature to Kelvin:** - The temperature of nitrogen (Tn) is given as 35°C. - To convert Celsius to Kelvin, we use the formula: \[ T(K) = T(°C) + 273 \] - Therefore, \[ Tn = 35 + 273 = 308 \text{ K} \] 2. **Identify the Masses of the Molecules:** - The mass of a hydrogen molecule (H₂) is approximately 2 amu (atomic mass units). - The mass of a nitrogen molecule (N₂) is approximately 28 amu. 3. **Use the Formula for Average Speed:** - The average speed (V) of gas molecules is given by: \[ V = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi m}} \] - Where: - \( R \) is the gas constant, - \( T \) is the temperature in Kelvin, - \( m \) is the mass of the molecule. 4. **Set Up the Equation for Average Speeds:** - According to the problem, the average speed of hydrogen (VH) equals the average speed of nitrogen (VN): \[ V_H = V_N \] - Substituting the formula for average speed: \[ \sqrt{\frac{8R T_H}{\pi m_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{8R T_N}{\pi m_N}} \] 5. **Cancel Out Common Terms:** - Since \( \sqrt{\frac{8R}{\pi}} \) is common on both sides, we can simplify the equation: \[ \frac{T_H}{m_H} = \frac{T_N}{m_N} \] 6. **Rearranging to Find TH:** - Rearranging gives us: \[ T_H = T_N \cdot \frac{m_H}{m_N} \] 7. **Substituting the Known Values:** - We know: - \( T_N = 308 \text{ K} \) - \( m_H = 2 \text{ amu} \) - \( m_N = 28 \text{ amu} \) - Substituting these values into the equation: \[ T_H = 308 \cdot \frac{2}{28} \] 8. **Calculating TH:** - Performing the calculation: \[ T_H = 308 \cdot \frac{2}{28} = 308 \cdot \frac{1}{14} = 22 \text{ K} \] ### Final Answer: The temperature in Kelvin at which the average speed of H₂ molecules will be the same as that of N₂ molecules at 35°C is **22 K**.
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