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How does the molecular weight of gas affect the k vaule

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1- The lighter the molecule, the higher the K value.

2- when K value: is the ability of a material to conduct heat.
and materials with low thermal conductivities don't easily allow heat energy to pass through.

3- The thermal conductivity should increase with decrease molecular weight.

So as the molecular weight decreases the K value be higher.
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