What is the root mean square velocity, vrms, for Helium atom (He) at 22oC? Hint: How many amu does an He atom contain? 1 amu = 1.67 x 10-27 kg Boltzman's Constant, k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K Give your answer in m/s to 4 significant figures (NO DECIMAL

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What is the root mean square velocity, vrms, for Helium atom (He) at 22oC?

Hint: How many amu does an He atom contain?

1 amu = 1.67 x 10-27 kg

Boltzman's Constant, k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K

Give your answer in m/s to 4 significant figures (NO DECIMALS)

 
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What is the root mean square velocity, vrms, for Hydrogen molecules (H2) at 20oC?

Hint: How many amu does an H2 molecule contain.

1 amu = 1.67 x 10-27 kg

Boltzman's Constant, k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K

Give your answer in m/s to 4 significant figures (NO DECIMALS)

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