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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · States of Matter

Helium molecule is two times heavier than hydrogen molecule at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\). According to kinetic theory, the average kinetic energy of helium at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) is

  1. A wo times higher than a hydrogen molecule
  2. B four times higher than a hydrogen molecule
  3. C same as that of a hydrogen molecule
  4. D half of a hydrogen molecule
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(C) same as that of a hydrogen molecule

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Average kinetic energy of gas molecules depend upon temperature and not on the nature of gas. Average kinetic energy \(=(3 / 2) K T\) Thus, hydrogen and helium have same kinetic energy at same temperature.