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Chapter 14, Problem 30QAP
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Comparison of the mean free paths if two gases each have the same number of molecules, same volume, and same atomic radius, but the
A. The mean free path of gas A is four times larger than gas B.
B. The mean free path of gas A is four times smaller than gas B.
C. The mean free path of gas A is the same as gas B.
D. The mean free path of gas A is two times larger than gas B.
E. The mean free path of gas A is two times smaller than gas B.
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