Q3: The ratio between the translational partition function of Hz to that of unknown gas X2 at 400 K is 70. Calculate the thermal de Broglie wavelength of the unknown gas assuming that both gases are confined in the same volume. a) 2.54x1010 m b) 6.15x10 m c) 3.45x1012 m d) 4.54x1020 m e) 1.63x1029 m

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Q3: The ratio between the translational partition function of H2 to that of unknown gas
X2 at 400 K is 70. Calculate the thermal de Broglie wavelength of the unknown gas
assuming that both gases are confined in the same volume.
a) 2.54x10-10 m
b) 6.15x10 m
c) 3.45x1012 m
d) 4.54x1020 m
e) 1.63x1029 m
Transcribed Image Text:Q3: The ratio between the translational partition function of H2 to that of unknown gas X2 at 400 K is 70. Calculate the thermal de Broglie wavelength of the unknown gas assuming that both gases are confined in the same volume. a) 2.54x10-10 m b) 6.15x10 m c) 3.45x1012 m d) 4.54x1020 m e) 1.63x1029 m
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