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Which expression gives the average translational kinetic energy per molecule of an ideal gas?

Correct answer A. 3RT/2Na

Explanation

The mean kinetic energy per molecule is (3/2)kT, and since Boltzmann's constant k equals R/Na, this becomes 3RT/2Na.

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