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1. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift )

The rms speed of oxygen molecule in a vessel at particular temperature is ( 1 + 5 x ) 1 2 v , where v is the average speed of the molecule. The value of x will be:

( Take π = 22 7 )

(A) 4

(B) 8

(C) 28

(D) 27

Correct answer is (C)

The relationship between the root-mean-square (rms) speed ( v r m s ) and the average speed ( v a v g ) of molecules in a gas can be found using the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. The rms speed and average speed are related as follows:

v r m s = 3 R T M v a v g = 8 R T π M

Where:

  • R is the ideal gas constant
  • T is the temperature in Kelvin
  • M is the molar mass of the gas
  • π is the mathematical constant pi

In this problem, the rms speed of the oxygen molecule is given by:

v r m s = ( 1 + 5 x ) 1 2 v a v g

Now, let's divide the expression for v r m s by the expression for v a v g :

v r m s v a v g = 3 R T M 8 R T π M = ( 1 + 5 x ) 1 2

By simplifying the expression, we get:

v r m s v a v g = 3 8 π = ( 1 + 5 x ) 1 2

Square both sides of the equation:

3 8 π = 1 + 5 x

Now we will substitute the provided value of π = 22 7 :

3 8 22 7 = 1 + 5 x

By simplifying the expression, we get:

3 22 7 8 = 1 + 5 x

Now let's solve for x :

66 56 1 = 5 x 10 56 = 5 x

Multiplying both sides by x :

10 56 x = 5

Finally, solving for x :

x = 5 56 10 = 28

So, the value of x is 28 .

2. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift )

If the r. m.s speed of chlorine molecule is 490   m / s at 27 C , the r. m. s speed of argon molecules at the same temperature will be (Atomic mass of argon = 39.9 u , molecular mass of chlorine = 70.9 u )

(A) 451.7   m / s

(B) 751.7   m / s

(C) 551.7   m / s

(D) 651.7   m / s

Correct answer is (D)

The correct relationship between the rms speeds of the two gases is:

v Ar v Cl = M Cl M Ar

Given the molar masses for argon and chlorine:

M Ar = 39.9 u

M Cl 2 = 70.9 u

And the rms speed of chlorine molecules:

v Cl = 490   m / s

We can now solve for the rms speed of argon molecules:

v Ar = 70.9 39.9 × 490

v Ar 651.7   m / s

The rms speed of argon molecules at the same temperature as the chlorine molecules is approximately 651.7   m / s .

3. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift )

The root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas at 27 C is approximately : (Given mass of a nitrogen molecule = 4.6 × 10 26   kg and take Boltzmann constant k B = 1.4 × 10 23 JK 1 )

(A) 91 m/s

(B) 1260 m/s

(C) 27.4 m/s

(D) 523 m/s

Correct answer is (D)

To find the root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas, we can use the formula:

v r m s = 3 k B T m

where v r m s is the root mean square speed, k B is the Boltzmann constant, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and m is the mass of a nitrogen molecule.

First, we need to convert the temperature from Celsius to Kelvin:

T = 27 C + 273 = 300 K

Now, substitute the given values of k B , T , and m into the formula:

v r m s = 3 ( 1.4 × 10 23 JK 1 ) ( 300 K ) 4.6 × 10 26 kg

Simplify and calculate the root mean square speed:

v r m s = 523 m / s

The root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas at 27 C is 523 m/s.

4. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift )

Three vessels of equal volume contain gases at the same temperature and pressure. The first vessel contains neon (monoatomic), the second contains chlorine (diatomic) and third contains uranium hexafloride (polyatomic). Arrange these on the basis of their root mean square speed ( v rms ) and choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) v rms ( mono ) = v rms ( dia ) = v rms ( poly )

(B) v rms (mono) > v rms ( dia ) > v rms (poly)

(C) v rms (dia) < v rms (poly) < v rms  (mono)

(D) v rms (mono) < v rms (dia) < v rms (poly)

Correct answer is (B)

The root mean square speed ( v r m s ) of a gas is given by the formula:

v r m s = 3 k T m

where k is the Boltzmann constant, T is the temperature, and m is the molar mass of the gas molecules.

The vessels contain neon (monoatomic), chlorine (diatomic), and uranium hexafluoride (polyatomic) gases. Their molar masses are:

  1. Neon: 20.18 g/mol (monoatomic)
  2. Chlorine: 2 × 35.45 = 70.90 g/mol (diatomic)
  3. Uranium hexafluoride: 238.03 + 6 × 18.998 = 352.03 g/mol (polyatomic)

Since the temperature and the Boltzmann constant are the same for all gases, the root mean square speed is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass:

v r m s 1 m

The lighter the gas, the higher its root mean square speed. Comparing the molar masses of the gases, we find that neon is the lightest, followed by chlorine, and uranium hexafluoride is the heaviest. Therefore, the root mean square speeds will be:

v r m s ( mono ) > v r m s ( dia ) > v r m s ( poly )

5. (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift )

The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from 200   K to 800   K . If r.m.s. speed of gas at 200   K is v 0 . Then, r.m.s. speed of the gas at 800   K will be:

(A) v 0

(B) 2 v 0

(C) 4 v 0

(D) v 0 4

Correct answer is (B)

The root-mean-square (r.m.s) speed of an ideal gas is given by the formula:

v rms = 3 R T M

where R is the gas constant, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and M is the molar mass of the gas.

In this case, we are given that the initial temperature is 200 K and the final temperature is 800 K . Let the r.m.s speed at 200 K be v 0 , then:

v 0 = 3 R 200 M

Now, we want to find the r.m.s speed at 800 K , let's call this v 1 :

v 1 = 3 R 800 M

Now, divide v 1 by v 0 :

v 1 v 0 = 3 R 800 M 3 R 200 M

Simplify the expression:

v 1 v 0 = 800 200 = 4 = 2

So, v 1 = 2 v 0 .

Hence, the r.m.s speed of the gas at 800 K will be 2 times the r.m.s speed of the gas at 200 K .