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Two flasks A and B have equal volumes. A is maintained at 300 K and B at 600 K. Equal masses of H2 and CO2 are taken in flasks A and B respectively. Find the ratio of total K.E of gases in flask A to that of B.
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 1:2
  • B 11:1
  • C 33:2
  • D 55:7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 11:1

We know that the average kinetic energy depends on the temperature and number of moles. 

Now,  K.E. expression for flasks A and B is given below:

K.E.A=3nART A2

K.E.B=3nBRTB2
Assume common mass=m
nA=m/2nB=m/44

K.E.AK.E.B=nATAnBTB=m/2×300m/44×600=11:1

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