Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1133949649
ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 10 Gases and Their Properties - Study Questions - Page 403g: 89

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a) Root mean square speed is inversely proportional to the molecular weight, so: $NO_2\lt O_2\lt NO$ b) Since $P\propto n$: $150\ mmHg/P_{O_2}=2/1$ $P_{O_2}=75\ mmHg$ c) Since $P\propto n$: $150\ mmHg/P_{NO_2}=2/2$ $P_{NO_2}=150\ mmHg$
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