Consider the following statements for air molecules in an airtight container:
I. | the average speed of molecules is larger than the root mean square speed. |
II. | the mean free path of molecules is larger than the mean distance between molecules. |
III. | the mean free path of molecules increases with temperature. |
IV. | the RMS speed of a nitrogen molecule is smaller than an oxygen molecule. |
The true statements are:
1. | only II |
2. | II and III |
3. | II and IV |
4. | I, II, and IV |
An ideal gas is confined in a closed container and slowly heated. As the temperature rises, which of the following statements are correct?
(A) | The mean free path of gas molecules decreases. |
(B) | The mean collision time between the molecules decreases. |
(C) | The mean free path remains unchanged. |
(D) | The mean collision time remains unchanged. |
1. | (C) and (D) only |
2. | (A) and (B) only |
3. | (A) and (D) only |
4. | (B) and (C) only |