NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

States of Matter: Kinetic theory MCQ

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Kinetic theoryMediumQuestion 22062

Question

RMS speed is highest for:

  1. A
    Light gases at high temperature
    Correct
  2. B
    Heavy gases at low temperature
  3. C
    All gases equally
  4. D
    Liquids only

Correct answer

Light gases at high temperature

Explanation

RMS speed grows with temperature and falls with molar mass.