Question:

Which of the following gas molecules have equal total kinetic energy and translational kinetic energy?

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • $O _{2}$
  • $He$
  • $CH _{4}$
  • $N _{2}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The total kinetic energy of a molecule is the sum of its translational, vibrational and rotational kinetic energies. The monoatomic molecules do not possess vibrational and rotational kinetic energies. Hence noble gases (like $He, Ar$ etc) fulfill the criteria.
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States of Matter

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There are three States of Matter:

The three states of matter are as follows:

Solid State:

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Liquid State:

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Gaseous State:

  • In this state of matter, distances between the molecules are large (intermolecular distance is in the range of 10-7-10-5 cm.
  • The intermolecular forces experienced between them are negligible.
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