The root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas at 27°C is approximately:
(Given mass of a nitrogen molecule =4.6×10-26 kg and take Boltzmann constant kB=1.4×10-23 JK-1) [2023]
(1)
Vrms=3kBTm=3×1.4×10-23×3004.6×10-26=523 m/s