The plot below shows the distribution of molecular velocities for two gases (A and B) at the same temperature.  Which of the following statements about these gases is TRUE?  Recall that a "particle" can be an atom or a molecule. In a horrible sentence explain why you chose your answer. A. The particles in gas A have a lower average kinetic energy (KEavg) than the particles in gas B B. Gas A has a higher molar mass than gas B C. Gas A diffuses/effuses more slowly than gas B   -Both B and C  -All of A, B, and C  -B only  -C only  -A only

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The plot below shows the distribution of molecular velocities for two gases (A and B) at the same temperature.  Which of the following statements about these gases is TRUE?  Recall that a "particle" can be an atom or a molecule. In a horrible sentence explain why you chose your answer.

A. The particles in gas A have a lower average kinetic energy (KEavg) than the particles in gas B

B. Gas A has a higher molar mass than gas B

C. Gas A diffuses/effuses more slowly than gas B

 
-Both B and C 
-All of A, B, and C 
-B only 
-C only 
-A only

 

Molecular Velocity
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