By PV=nRT & PV=31mNC2ˉ a value for the speed of a given gas can be derived as C2ˉ=M3RT
M = molar mass of the considered gas
MHelium < MNitrogen
Therefore, it could be seen that at a given temperature, the speed of Helium is greater than that of Nitrogen.
Second check
Escape speed at the earth's surface is about 11kmh-1 meaning any substance which possess a speed equal or greater to that value, is capable of leaving the earth.
Its seen that the percentage of Helium is very low compared to that of Nitrogen, which means Helium has a average speed near that value than Nitrogen at a given temperature (ex : room temperature).
This again explains that Helium has a greater speed while Nitrogen has a comparatively very low value.
Nitrogen - 78% while Helium < 0.97% in the atmosphere.
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