Exactly equal amounts (in moles) of gas A and gas B are

Chapter 5, Problem 143E

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Problem 143E

Exactly equal amounts (in moles) of gas A and gas B are combined in a 1 L container at room temperature. Gas B has a molar mass that is twice that of gas A. Which statement is true for the mixture of gases and why?

a. The molecules of gas B have greater kinetic energy than those of gas A.

b. Gas B has a greater partial pressure than gas A.

c. The molecules of gas B have a greater average velocity than those of gas A.

d. Gas B makes a greater contribution to the average density of the mixture than gas A.

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