Answer to Question #88833 in General Chemistry for Michael

Question

how to calculate root mean square of bromine molecule at 23°c and 1 atm

Answer 1

$$v_{rms}=\sqrt{\smash[b]{\frac{3RT}{M}}}$$

Where

$$T(K)= 23^\circ C +273.15= 296.15 K$$

$$M(Br_2)= 79.9\times2= 159.8 \frac{g}{mol}$$

$$v_{rms}=\sqrt{\smash[b]{\frac{3\times 8.314\times 296.15}{159.8\times10^-3}}} = 215 \frac{m}{s}$$