Practice mode Gases

Using average kinetic energy = (3/2)RT per mole, what is the translational kinetic energy of 1 mol of gas at 300 K (R = 8.314 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹)?

Correct answer B. 3.74 kJ

Explanation

Kinetic energy = 1.5 × 8.314 × 300 = 3741 J, which is about 3.74 kJ per mole of gas.

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