Chemistry

Problem

The most probable speed

v_{mp}

of helium atoms in a container increases from

1.10\times 10^{3}\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

at temperature

T_1

1.20\times 10^{3}\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

at temperature

T_2

. Assuming ideal behavior, what is the value of the ratio

T_2/T_1

? a)

1.33

1.18

1.09

1.49