The kinetic energy of translation of the molecules in 50 g of CO2 gas at 17°C is: [2025]
(2)
Kinetic energy of translation =32nRT
n=50 g44 g=2522mol
T = 17°C = 290 K
Kinetic energy of translation
(KE)Translational=32(2522)(8.3)(290) J=4102.8 J