For a particular ideal gas which of the following graphs represents the variation of mean squared velocity of the gas molecules with temperature?

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Vrms = 3RTM Vrms² = 3RMT
Core Logic

The parameter asked is the mean squared velocity, which corresponds directly to Vrms².

From the ideal gas kinematics relation, we observe:

Vrms² ∝ T

Comparing this format against standard geometric linear templates (y = mx), the curve must map as a clean straight line originating from absolute zero zero coordinates.

Step 1: Final Conclusion

This linear profile matches Graph (1), selecting option (1).

Pattern Recognition

Watch the vertical ordinate labels carefully: Root-mean-square velocity scales as a sub-linear curve (T), while mean squared metric trends linearly directly (y ∝ x).

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Q50 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Kinetic Energy and Temperature
The average kinetic energy of a monatomic molecule is 0.414 eV at temperature:
  • A. 3000 K
  • B. 3200 K
  • C. 1600 K
  • D. 1500 K

Solution

Related Formula
Kavg = (3)/(2) kB T
Core Logic

Given energy is in electron-volts (1 eV = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ J), we isolate T:

T = 2 Kavg3 kB

Substitute constants (kB = 1.38 × 10⁻²³ J/K):

Step 1: Compute value
T = 2 × 0.414 × 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹3 × 1.38 × 10⁻²³ T = 1.3248 × 10⁻¹⁹4.14 × 10⁻²³ = 0.32 × 10⁴ = 3200 K
Pattern Recognition

Converting eV energy properties straight to structural SI standard Joules reveals highly cleanly simplified scalar components when paired with Boltzmann values.

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Q50 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Ideal Gas Equation
Two vessels A and B are of the same size and are at same temperature. A contains 1 ~g of hydrogen and B contains 1 ~g of oxygen. PA and PB are the pressures of the gases in A and B respectively, then (PA)/(PB) is:
  • A. 16
  • B. 8
  • C. 4
  • D. 32

Solution

Related Formula

From the Ideal Gas Law equation:

P V = n R T P = (n R T)/(V)
Core Logic

Given that both vessels possess the same volume (VA = VB) and identical temperature states (TA = TB), the ratio of pressure reduces directly to:

(PA)/(PB) = (nA)/(nB)

where nA and nB are the number of moles of Hydrogen and Oxygen respectively.

Step 1: Calculate the Number of Moles

For Hydrogen (H₂, molar mass = 2 ~g/mol):

nA = (1)/(2)

For Oxygen (O₂, molar mass = 32 ~g/mol):

nB = (1)/(32)
Step 2: Find the Pressure Ratio

Substituting mole counts into the direct ratio:

(PA)/(PB) = (1/2)/(1/32) = (32)/(2) = 16

Therefore, the pressure ratio (PA)/(PB) is 16.

Pattern Recognition

For gas mixtures or vessel comparisons under constant volume and temperature, pressure matches the molar abundance directly (P ∝ n). Remember that standard elementary gases (H₂, O₂, N₂) exist as diatomic configurations when defining molar values.

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Q46 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Mixture of Gases
If three moles of monoatomic gas (γ = (5)/(3)) is mixed with two moles of a diatomic gas (γ = (7)/(5)), the value of adiabatic exponent γ for the mixture is:
  • A. 1.75
  • B. 1.40
  • C. 1.52
  • D. 1.35

Solution

Related Formula
fmixture = (n₁ f₁ + n₂ f₂)/(n₁ + n₂) γmixture = 1 + 2fmixture
Core Logic

For a monoatomic gas, degrees of freedom f₁ = 3. Moles n₁ = 3. For a diatomic gas, degrees of freedom f₂ = 5. Moles n₂ = 2. We can compute the equivalent degrees of freedom for the mixture using a weighted average.

Step 1: Calculate Equivalent Degrees of Freedom
fmixture = (n₁ f₁ + n₂ f₂)/(n₁ + n₂) fmixture = (3(3) + 2(5))/(3 + 2) = (9 + 10)/(5) = (19)/(5)
Step 2: Calculate Adiabatic Exponent
γmixture = 1 + 2fmixture γmixture = 1 + (2)/((19)/(5)) = 1 + (10)/(19) = (29)/(19) ≈ 1.52
Pattern Recognition

Alternatively, you can compute Cv and Cₚ for the mixture: Cv,mix = n₁ Cv1 + n₂ Cv2n₁ + n₂, and γmix = Cp,mixCv,mix. Both methods yield identical results rapidly.

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Q49 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning RMS Velocity of Gases
At which temperature the r.m.s. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal to that of an oxygen molecule at 47°C?
  • A. 80 ~K
  • B. -73 ~K
  • C. 4 ~K
  • D. 20 ~K

Solution

Related Formula
vrms = √((3RT)/(M))
Core Logic

For the RMS velocities to be equal, the ratio of temperature to molar mass (T/M) must be identical for both gases.

Step 1: Set Up Equivalency
3RTH₂MH₂ = 3RTO₂MO₂ TH₂MH₂ = TO₂MO₂
Step 2: Substitute Values

TO₂ = 47^ = 47 + 273 = 320 ~K MH₂ = 2 ~g/mol MO₂ = 32 ~g/mol

TH₂2 = (320)/(32) TH₂ = 2 × 10 = 20 ~K
Pattern Recognition

vrms scales strictly as √(T/M). Remember to always convert Celsius to Kelvin before substituting.

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Q38 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Internal Energy of a Gas Mixture
A gas mixture consists of 8 moles of argon and 6 moles of oxygen at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is
  • A. 29 RT
  • B. 20 RT
  • C. 27 RT
  • D. 21 RT

Solution

Related Formula

U = n Cv T where Cv = (f)/(2) R and f is the degree of freedom.

Core Logic

Argon (Ar) is monatomic f₁ = 3 Cv₁ = (3R)/(2). Oxygen (O₂) is diatomic f₂ = 5 (neglecting vibrational modes) Cv₂ = (5R)/(2). Total internal energy U = U₁ + U₂ = n₁ Cv₁ T + n₂ Cv₂ T.

Step 1: Compute Total Energy
U = 8 × ((3R)/(2)) T + 6 × ((5R)/(2)) T U = 4(3RT) + 3(5RT)

U = 12RT + 15RT U = 27 RT

Pattern Recognition

Internal energy is strictly additive. Immediately map Monatomic → 3/2 and Diatomic → 5/2. Plug linearly: 8(1.5) + 6(2.5) = 12 + 15 = 27.

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