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Provide a line-by-line solution for the molecular speed of each of the following five gases at 300K

Your book presents all of the formulas you will need to complete this assignment, except for the average molecular speed, shown below. The formula for average molecular speed (v̄) is:

v̄ = √(8RT / πM)

Where:

  • R = Universal gas constant = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
  • T = Temperature in Kelvin = 300 K
  • M = Molar mass in kg/mol

Use the above formula to compute the average molecular speed for each gas: CO, SF₆, H₂S, Cl₂, and HBr. Show your work step-by-step for each gas to earn full credit. After calculating the average speeds, arrange the gases from lowest to highest average molecular speed.

Next, compute the root mean square (rms) speeds for CO and Cl₂, providing a detailed line-by-line solution for each. Then, interpret any fundamental differences between these molecules based on your calculations. Subsequently, calculate the most probable speeds for CO and Cl₂, again with detailed steps, and compare these speeds, explaining any fundamental differences. Lastly, analyze the trends and similarities between the rms speeds and most probable speeds for each molecule at 300 K.

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding molecular speeds is fundamental to kinetic molecular theory, which explains the behavior of gases. Molecular speed calculations, including average molecular speed, root mean square speed, and most probable speed, provide insights into molecular motion and energy distribution within gaseous systems. This paper demonstrates how to derive these speeds for various gases at 300 K, highlighting the differences attributable to molecular mass and structure.

Calculating Average Molecular Speed for Different Gases at 300K

The average molecular speed, v̄, is governed by the equation:

v̄ = √(8RT / πM)

Where R = 8.314 J/(mol·K), T = 300 K, and M is the molar mass in kg/mol.

1. Carbon Monoxide (CO)

  • First, determine Molar Mass: M = (12.01 + 16.00) g/mol = 28.01 g/mol
  • Convert M to kg/mol: M = 28.01 g/mol × (1 kg / 1000 g) = 0.02801 kg/mol
  • Calculate v̄:
  • v̄ = √(8 × 8.314 J/(mol·K) × 300 K / (π × 0.02801 kg/mol))
  • Numerator: 8 × 8.314 × 300 = 19953.6
  • Denominator: π × 0.02801 ≈ 3.1416 × 0.02801 ≈ 0.0879
  • v̄ = √(19953.6 / 0.0879) ≈ √227095.8 ≈ 476.7 m/s

2. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF₆)

  • Molar Mass: S = 32.07 g/mol; F = 18.998 g/mol; M = 32.07 + 6×18.998 = 146.06 g/mol
  • M in kg/mol: 146.06 / 1000 = 0.14606 kg/mol
  • Calculate v̄:
  • v̄ = √(8 × 8.314 × 300 / (π × 0.14606))
  • Numerator: 8 × 8.314 × 300 ≈ 19953.6
  • Denominator: π × 0.14606 ≈ 0.4584
  • v̄ ≈ √(19953.6 / 0.4584) ≈ √43512.4 ≈ 208.4 m/s

3. Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)

  • Molar Mass: H₂ = 2.016 g/mol, S = 32.07 g/mol, M = 2.016 + 32.07 = 34.086 g/mol
  • M in kg/mol: 34.086 / 1000 = 0.034086 kg/mol
  • Calculate v̄:
  • v̄ = √(8 × 8.314 × 300 / (π × 0.034086))
  • Numerator: 19953.6 (same as above)
  • Denominator: π × 0.034086 ≈ 0.107
  • v̄ ≈ √(19953.6 / 0.107) ≈ √186.55 ≈ 432.0 m/s

4. Chlorine (Cl₂)

  • Molar Mass: Cl = 35.45 g/mol, M = 2 × 35.45 = 70.90 g/mol
  • M in kg/mol: 70.90 / 1000 = 0.07090 kg/mol
  • Calculate v̄:
  • v̄ = √(8 × 8.314 × 300 / (π × 0.07090))
  • Numerator: 19953.6
  • Denominator: π × 0.07090 ≈ 0.223
  • v̄ ≈ √(19953.6 / 0.223) ≈ √89439.8 ≈ 299.1 m/s

5. Hydrogen Bromide (HBr)

  • Molar Mass: H = 1.008 g/mol, Br = 79.904 g/mol, M = 1.008 + 79.904 = 80.912 g/mol
  • M in kg/mol: 80.912 / 1000 = 0.080912 kg/mol
  • Calculate v̄:
  • v̄ = √(8 × 8.314 × 300 / (π × 0.080912))
  • Numerator: 19953.6
  • Denominator: π × 0.080912 ≈ 0.254
  • v̄ ≈ √(19953.6 / 0.254) ≈ √78587.8 ≈ 280.3 m/s

Order of Gases by Increasing Average Molecular Speed

Based on the calculated values, the gases ordered from lowest to highest average molecular speed are:

  1. Sulfur Hexafluoride (208.4 m/s)
  2. Chlorine (299.1 m/s)
  3. Hydrogen Bromide (280.3 m/s)
  4. Hydrogen Sulfide (432.0 m/s)
  5. Carbon Monoxide (476.7 m/s)

Note: The calculation shows that heavier molecules (with higher molar masses) tend to have lower average speeds, consistent with kinetic molecular theory.

Calculating rms Speeds for CO and Cl₂

The root mean square (rms) speed is given by:

vrms = √(3RT / M)

Using R = 8.314 J/(mol·K) and T = 300 K, perform calculations separately for each gas.

1. CO

  • Molar mass M = 0.02801 kg/mol (as above)
  • Calculate vrms:
  • vrms = √(3 × 8.314 × 300 / 0.02801)
  • Numerator: 3 × 8.314 × 300 = 7482.6
  • vrms = √(7482.6 / 0.02801) ≈ √267062.4 ≈ 516.9 m/s

2. Chlorine (Cl₂)

  • Molar mass M = 0.07090 kg/mol (as above)
  • Calculate vrms:
  • vrms = √(3 × 8.314 × 300 / 0.07090)
  • Numerator: 7482.6
  • vrms = √(7482.6 / 0.07090) ≈ √105582.4 ≈ 325.1 m/s

Comparison and Interpretation of rms Speeds

The calculated rms speeds reveal that CO molecules, being lighter than Cl₂ molecules, move faster at the same temperature, a fundamental outcome consistent with kinetic molecular theory. Lighter molecules tend to have higher speeds and kinetic energies, which influence behaviors such as diffusion and effusion.

Differences between the molecules—such as mass and structure—closely correlate with their speeds, confirming theoretical expectations. Additionally, the rms speed for CO exceeds that of Cl₂ by approximately 191.8 m/s, illustrating the impact of molecular mass on kinetic energy distribution.

Calculating Most Probable Speeds for CO and Cl₂

The most probable speed (vmp) is given by:

vmp = √(2RT / M)

  • Repeat the detailed calculations with the relevant molar masses.

1. CO

  • Molar mass: 0.02801 kg/mol
  • Calculate:
  • vmp = √(2 × 8.314 × 300 / 0.02801)
  • Numerator: 2 × 8.314 × 300 = 4988.4
  • vmp ≈ √(4988.4 / 0.02801) ≈ √178223.6 ≈ 422.2 m/s

2. Cl₂

  • Molar mass: 0.07090 kg/mol
  • Calculate:
  • vmp = √(2 × 8.314 × 300 / 0.07090)
  • Numerator: 4988.4
  • vmp ≈ √(4988.4 / 0.07090) ≈ √70429.5 ≈ 265.4 m/s

Comparison and Trend Analysis

The most probable speeds mirror the trend seen in average and rms speeds: lighter molecules such as CO exhibit higher speeds than heavier molecules like Cl₂. The difference between the most probable speed of CO (~422.2 m/s) and Cl₂ (~265.4 m/s) emphasizes the inverse relation between molecular mass and characteristic molecular speeds.

Additionally, the similarity between the trend in rms and most probable speeds highlights fundamental kinetic theory principles. Both metrics decrease as molecular mass increases, confirming that lighter molecules are more energetically mobile at the same temperature.

This comprehensive analysis demonstrates the profound influence of molecular mass and structure on kinetic behaviors within gases and underscores the importance of molecular speed calculations in understanding gas dynamics.

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