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A flask at room temperature contains exactly equal amounts (in moles) of nitrogen and xenon. sort the conditions based on the gas described.

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A. Bin 3
B. Bin 1 Nitrogen has a smaller molecular weight and will effuse at a faster rate.
C. Bin 3. If the gases are at the same temperature, they have the same average kinetic energy.
D. Bin 1. Nitrogen has a greater average velocity since it is a lighter gas.
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