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Nitrogen gas is at \(300^\circ\mathrm{C}\) temperature. The temperature (in K) at which the rms speed of a \(\mathrm{H_2}\) molecule would be equal to the rms speed of a nitrogen molecule, is _______.
(Molar mass of \(\mathrm{N_2}\) gas 28 g).

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v_rms = sqrt(3RT/M); equal speeds mean T/M is the same. Convert 300 C to 573 K first.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
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Correct Answer: 40.93

Solution and Explanation

\(v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}\). Equal rms speeds require \(\frac{T_{H_2}}{M_{H_2}} = \frac{T_{N_2}}{M_{N_2}}\).
\(T_{N_2} = 300 + 273 = 573\ \mathrm{K}\), \(M_{N_2} = 28\), \(M_{H_2} = 2\).
\(T_{H_2} = 573 \times \frac{2}{28} = 40.93\ \mathrm{K}\) (about 41 K).
Answer: 40.93
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