Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kinetic theory of gases

Kinetic theory of gases — practice question

(a)[2]

Explain what the Avogadro constant means.

(b(i))[1]

Argon-40 ($^{40}_{18}\text{Ar}$) can be treated as an ideal gas. A mass of $3.2\,\text{g}$ of argon-40 occupies a volume of $210\,\text{cm}^3$ at a temperature of $37\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Determine, for this mass of argon-40 gas, the amount, in mol.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine, for this mass of argon-40 gas, the pressure.

(b(iii))[3]

Determine, for this mass of argon-40 gas, the root-mean-square (r.m.s.) speed of an argon atom.

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