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Why does the N2 molecule in this room have a greater average velocity

than the O2 molecules in the same room?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperature will only move the average velocity of all the molecules in the room. There is a limitation. The O2 molecules are heavier than the N2 molecules. The lighter the molecules, the faster they are going to move on average.

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