Apply what you have learned.
Apply the principles of Kinetic Molecular Theory to graphs of molecular motion This graph represents a population of molecules in a gas versus the distribution of the average velocity (speed) of its molecules in that population. Assume all molecules to be of the same mass. In reading the graph, it is important to note three things. One, is the most probable speed is at the peak of the curve. Secondly, the most probable speed increases as the temperature increases (so shift to the right), and the distribution broadens as it increases.
Explain your answer:
Which axis of the graph indicates the temperature of the sample?
Explain your answer:
Sketch a curve that represents the distribution of molecules at a temperature below the one shown. Label it as T3. Describe T1, and T3 in terms of their average kinetic energy. Be specific and detailed.