Class 11 Physics Neet Study Materials 12. Kinetic Theory
Class 11 Physics Neet Study Materials 12. Kinetic Theory
12 KINETIC
THEORY
Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done in compressing a gas; Kinetic theory of
Syllabus gases—assumptions, concept of pressure. Kinetic interpretation of temperature, rms
speed of gas molecules; degrees of freedom, law of equi-partition of energy (statement only)
and application of specific heat capacities of gases; concept of mean free path, Avogadro’s
number.
Revision Notes
Ideal Gases :
(a)
Strictly obeys gas laws, like Boyle’s law, Charles’s law etc.
(b) The size of the gas molecules is almost zero and the volume of the gas molecule is also almost zero.
(c) There is no force of attraction or repulsion amongst the molecules.
(d) Collisions between molecules are perfectly elastic.
Equation of state of Ideal gas:
(a) From Boyel’s law: P1V1 = P2V2
V1 V2
(b) From Charles’ law: =
T1 T2
P1V1 P2V2
(c) Combining Charles’ and Boyel’s law: =
T1 T2
or PV = KT
K is a proportionality constant.
Again, K = nkB
Where n = number of molecules
KB = Boltzmann constant
∴ PV = nkB T
For 1 gram mole, PV = RT
For μ mole, PV = μRT
m
Where μ =
M
m = mass of gas sample
M = molecular weight
m
∴ PV = RT
M
Number of molecules in 1 mole (i.e., M gram) gas = Avogadro number (N)
So, number of moles in m gram gas =
Nm
M
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m n
So, =
M M
n
∴ PV = RT
N
Value of R = 8.31 J mol–1K–1
Value of k = 1.38 × 10–23 J K–1
Assumptions of Kinetic Theory of Gases :
(a) A gas consists of a very large number of molecules which are perfectly elastic spheres and are identical in all
respects for a given gas and are different for different gases.
(b) The molecules of a gas are in a state of continuous, rapid and random motion.
(c) The volume occupied by the molecules is negligible in comparison to the volume of the gas.
(d) The molecules do not exert any force of attraction or repulsion on each other, except during collision.
(e) The collisions of the molecules with themselves and with the walls of the vessel are perfectly elastic.
(f) Molecular density is uniform throughout the gas.
(g) A molecule moves along a straight line between two successive collisions.
(h) The collisions are almost instantaneous.
Brownian Motion : It is defined as continuous zig-zag motion of particles of macroscopic size (10–5 to 10–6 m)
suspended in fluid.
Brownian motion increases :
(a) When size of suspended object increases.
(b) When density of fluid is decreases.
(c) When temperature of medium increases.
(d) When viscosity of medium decreases.
Pressure of an ideal gas:
Pressure exerted by an ideal gas is equal to two third of its translational kinetic energy per unit volume.
2 1 mn 2 1
P = E = v = ρv 2
3 3 V 3
Where, v 2 = mean square velocity of the molecules
mn = Mass of the whole gas
V = Volume of the gas
ρ = Density of gas
Root mean square speed
Root mean square speed of the molecules is defined as the square root of the mean of the squares of speed of all
the gas molecules.
A gaseous molecule has three types degrees of freedom: translational, rotational and vibrational.
l Translational degrees of freedom arise from the ability of gas molecules to move freely in space. So, the
translational motion of the molecule of gas has three degrees of freedom associated with it. This is applicable
for all gas molecules, whether they are monatomic, diatomic or polyatomic,
l Rotational degrees of freedom represent the number of unique ways the molecule may rotate in space about
its center of mass. A monatomic gaseous molecule has no rotational degrees of freedom. Linear molecule has
two rotational degrees of freedom.
However, non-linear molecules have three rotational degrees of freedom.
l Vibrational degrees of freedom arises when the bonds of the molecules behave like a spring and the molecule
execute simple harmonic motion.
Atomicity Degrees of freedom
1 3 0 0 3
2 3 2 1 6
3 linear 3 2 4 9
Non-linear 3 3 3 9
N Linear 3 2 3N - 5 3N
Non-linear 3 3 3N - 6 3N
Law of Equipartition of energy : It states that the energy for each degree of freedom in thermal equilibrium is 12
kBT.
Molar specific heat:
l For monoatomic gas: The molecule of a monatomic gas has only three translational degrees of freedom.
3
The molar specific heat at constant volume, CV = R
2
CP = CV = R
3
∴ CP = R
2
CP 5
∴ γ = =
CV 3
l For diatomic gas: A diatomic molecule has 3 translational and 2 rotational degrees of freedom.
5
CV = R
2
CP – CV = R
7
∴ CP = R
2
CP 9
∴ γ = =
CV 7
Key Words
Most probable speed of the molecules of a gas is that speed which is possessed by maximum fraction of total
number of molecules of the gas.
Mean speed or average speed is the average speed with which molecules of a gas move.
Root mean square speed is defined as the square root of the mean of the squares of random velocities of individual
molecules of a gas.
Absolute zero of temperature may be defined as that temperature at which the root mean square velocity of gas
molecules reduces to zero.
Pressure exerted by gas is due to continuous bombardment of gas molecules against the walls of container.
Degrees of freedom of a dynamic system is defined as the total no. of co-ordinates or independent quantities
required to describe completely the position & configuration of the system.
Mean free path is the average distance covered between two successive collisions by the gas molecule moving
along the straight line.
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Key Formulae
2k BT
Most probable speed : cmp =
m
8k BT
Average speed: cav =
πm
3k BT
Root mean square speed: crms =
m
kB = Boltzman constant, T = Temperature, m = mass
8
Ratio among speeds: cmp : cav : crms = 2: : 3
π
2 1 mn 2 1
Pressure exerted by ideal gas: P= E = v = ρv 2
3 3 V 3
Mnemonics
Concept: Degrees of freedom. Degrees of freedom of diatomic gas at normat
Mnemonics: Baa Baa Black Sheep → (room) temperature is 5.
Have you any wool? Papa keeps 6 bags normal rule → Degrees of
freedom of Polyatomic gas at normal (room)
Yes, sir, Mom has 3 bags full.
temperature is 6.
Dadi needs 5 bags normally rule.
Papa, Dadi each needs 2 bags more →
Papa keeps 6 bags normal rule. Degrees of freedom of Polyatomic gas at high
Papa Dadi each needs 2 bags more temperature is 6 + 2 = 8.
High cold whenever, be very sure. High cold whenever, be very sure → Degrees of
Interpretation: Mom has 3 bags full → Degrees freedom of Diatomic gas at high temperature
of freedom of Monoatomic gas is 3. is 5 + 2 = 7.
Dadi needs 5 bags normally cool
KINETIC THEORY
Ans.
gas. U
Ans. The number of collisions per unit time can be When temperature becomes 3 times, the r.m.s.
increased by velocity becomes 3 times. Hence, increase in
(i) increasing the temperature of the gas. r.m.s. velocity 3 c – c = 0·732 c. 1
(ii) increasing the number of molecules, and Q. 5. What do you mean by mean free path of a gas
molecule ? R [DDE]
(iii) decreasing the volume of the gas. 1
Ans. The mean free path of a gas molecule is the average
distance travelled by the molecule between its two
successive collisions with other molecules. 1
Q. 1. Explain absolute zero of temperature on the basis Q. 4. Two different gases have exactly the same
of kinetic theory of gases. U [NCT 2009] temperature. Does this mean that their molecules
Ans. Absolute zero of temperature may be defined as move with the same r.m.s. speed ? A
that temperature at which the root mean square
velocity of the gas molecules reduces to zero. It Ans. When the two gases have exactly the same
means, molecular motion ceases at absolute zero. 2 temperature the average kinetic energy per
Q. 2. Give perfect gas equations. U molecule for each gas is the same. But as the
Ans. Boyle’s law: different gases may have molecules of different
1 masses, the r.m.s. speed (c) of molecules of different
V∝ (i) ½
P gases shall be different. 2
Charles’s law:
Q. 5. The pressure of a given mass of a gas is halved at
V ∝T (ii) ½ constant temperature. What will be the volume
combining eq (i) & (ii) of the gas in comparison to its initial volume ?
PV Explain on the basis of kinetic theory. A
= constant = R ½
T 1M 2
Ans. As P= c
for n moles, PV = nRT ½ 3V
Q. 3. On the basis of kinetic theory of gases, explain, 1M 2
how does a gas exert pressure ? or V= c
3 P
Ans. According to kinetic theory, the molecules of a gas
1
are in a state of continuous random motion. They i.e., V∝ 1
collide with one another and also with the walls of P
the vessel. 1 1
[ Mc2 = a constant]
Whenever a molecule collides with the wall, it 3
returns with a changed momentum and an equal
Therefore, if P becomes P/2, V becomes double. 1
momentum is transferred to the wall and thus
creating pressure. 1
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Ans. Root mean square velocity is defined as the square 1
or, PV = 2
root of the average of the squares of the individual Mvrms
3
velocities of the gas molecules i.e., 1
But PV = RT 1
vrms= v12 + v22 + v32 + ............ + vn2 1
= v2 1 2
n Mvrms = RT
3
where, v1, v2, v3, ........., vn are individual velocities
2
3P Mvrms = 3RT
3RT 3kBT
vrms = = =
ρ M m Now, Average KE
1 2 3
Mvrms = RT
i.e., vrms ∝ T 1 3 2
Q. 2. For Brownian motion of particles of suspensions 1 3
or (Nm) v2 = RT ( M = Nm)
∴
in liquid answer the following : A 2 2
(a) What should be the typical size of suspended
(KE)Avg for one molecule
particles ?
1 2 3 R 3
(b) Bombardments of the suspended particles by Mvrms = T = kB T 1
2 2 N 2
molecules of the liquid are random. We should
then expect equal no. of molecules hitting a 3
∴Total random K.E. for one mole = RT
suspended particle from all directions. Why the 2
net impact is not zero ? 3
(c) Can the assembly of suspended particles be and average K.E. per molecule = k T 1
2 B
considered a ‘gas’ of ‘heavy molecules’ ? If so,
what is the temperature of this gas if temperature
of the liquid is T ? Commonly Made Error
Ans. (a) 10–5 to 10–6 m. 1
Student could not calculate the average kinetic
(b) The average number of molecules hit in different
energy for one molecule of the gas.
directions so their net impact is not zero. 1
(c) Yes, since the heavy gas is in thermal equilibrium
with the liquid, its temperature is equal to the
temperature of liquid, i.e., T. 1 Answering Tip
Q. 3. Calculate the average kinetic energy for one
molecule of gas at constant volume. A Students should be familiar with the expression
Ans. Pressure exerted by one mole of gas for the pressure exerted by the gas.
t
Q. 1. State and explain Charles’s law. U Vt = V0 1 +
273.15
Ans. It states that if the pressure remains constant, then
the volume of a given mass of a gas increases or 273.15 + t
= V0 1
decreases by 1/273.15 of its volume at 0°C for each 273.15
1°C rise or fall in temperature. 1 If T0 and T are temperatures on kelvin scale
Let V0 be the volume of the given mass of a gas at 0°C. corresponding to 0°C and t°C, then
According to Charles’s law, its volume at 1°C is T0 = 273.15 + 0 = 273.15
V0 T = 273.15 + t
V1 = V 0 +
273.15 T
Vt = V0
T0
1 ½
= V0 1 + 1 V0
273.15 Vt
=
T T0
∴ Volume of the gas at t°C V
= constant
T
KINETIC THEORY
i.e., V ∝T 1 R
P = constant kB =
N
V
8.31 J mole –1 K –1
kB =
6.02 × 10 23 mole –1
½
= 1.38 × 10–23 J/K. 1
T (K) Q. 3. Determine γ from degrees of freedom.
U [KVS 2013]
Ans. Suppose a polyatomic gas molecule has n degree of
Commonly Made Error
freedom.
Total energy associated with one gram molecule of
Students can not derive the expression for
the gas, i.e.,
charles's law.
1
E = n × RT × 1
2
Answering Tip n
= RT 1
2
Step by step derivation should be stressed
upon. d
As CV = (E)
dT
Q. 2. Determine the numerical values of R and kB. U
Ans. Numerical value of R : Let us consider one mole of d n
= RT
a gas at STP, then
dT 2
P0V0
R= 1 n
T0 = R 1
2
Standard pressure CP = CV + R
P0 = 0.76 m of Hg column n
CP = R + R
= 0.76 × 13.6 × 103 × 9.8 N/m2 2
Standard temperature = T0 = 273.15K 1
n
Volume of one mole of gas at = +1 R 1
2
R = 22.4 × 10–3 m3
CP
0.76×13.6×10 3 × 9.8 × 22.4 × 10 –3 γ=
= CV
273.15
= 8.31 J mole–1 K–1 1 n
+1 R
In the C.G.S. system. γ = 2 1
n
8.31 R
R= cal mole–1 °C–1 2
4.2
= 1.98 cal mole–1 °C–1 1 2 n
∴ = + 1
n 2
Numerical value of kB :
We know that 2
γ =1+ 1
n
Objective Type Questions (1 marks each)
A diatomic molecule treated having a rigid Choose any one of the following four responses.
dumbbell shape, has 3 translational and 2 rotational (A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the
degrees of freedom. Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
5 (B) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is
So, CV = R
2 not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
Since, CP – CV = R (C) If the Assertion is true but Reason is false.
7 (D) If both the Assertion and Reason are false.
CP = R Q. 1. Assertion: Non-rigid diatomic molecule has total
2
\
7
CP 7 internal energy = kBT.
= 2
CV 5
Reason: Non-rigid diatomic molecule has 3
Q. 2. Each translational degree of freedom contributes translational degrees of freedom, 2 rotational
_______ , each rotational degree of freedom degrees of freedom and 1 vibrational mode.
contributes _____ and each vibrational frequency Ans. Option (A) is correct.
contributes _____ to the energy of a molecule.
Explanation: Non-rigid diatomic molecule has
(A) ½ kBT, ½ kBT, ½ kBT
3 translational degrees of freedom, 2 rotational
(B) kBT, kBT, ½ kBT
degrees of freedom and 1 vibrational mode. Each
(C) ½ kBT, ½ kBT, kBT 1
(D) kBT, kBT, kBT translational degree of freedom contributes
2
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Q. 3. The average kinetic energy of a molecule of an
ideal gas is proportional to kBT, each rotational degree of freedom contributes
(A) Absolute temperature 1
(B) Pressure k T and each vibrational mode contributes kBT
2 B
(C) Volume
(D) Nature of gas amount of energy.
Ans. Option (A) is correct. 1 1 7
So, U = 3 × k T+2× k T + kBT = RT
Explanation: The average kinetic energy of a 2 B 2 B 2
molecule is proportional to the absolute temperature So, the assertion and reason both are true and the
of the gas; it is independent of pressure, volume or reason explains the assertion.
the nature of the ideal gas. This is a fundamental Q. 2. Assertion: In a diatomic gas, 60% of total internal
result relating temperature. energy is translational and rest 40% is rotational.
Q. 4. The relation between mean free path ( ) is diameter Reason: A diatomic gas molecule has 3 translational
λ
(d) of gas molecules is degrees of freedom and 3 rotational degrees of
(A) ∝ d (B) ∝ d2 freedom.
λ
λ
1 1 Ans. Option (C) is correct.
(C) ∝ (D) ∝ 2
d d
λ
λ
Explanation: A diatomic gas molecule has 3
Ans. Option (D) is correct. translational degrees of freedom and 2 rotational
1 degrees of freedom.
Explanation: = 1 3
2nπd 2
λ
So, Translational kinetic energy = 3 × k T=
2 B 2
Q. 5. Real gases satisfy the ideal gas equation only
approximately, k BT
(A) At low pressures and high temperatures. 1
Rotational kinetic energy = 2 × k T = kBT
(B) At low pressures and low temperatures. 2 B
(C) At high pressures and high temperatures.
So, 60% of total internal energy is translational and
(D) At high pressures and low temperatures. rest 40% is rotational.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Hence, the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Assertion & Reason Type Q. 3. Assertion: A gas that satisfies PV = μRT exactly at
B Questions: all pressures and temperatures is defined as ideal
gas.
Directions: These questions consist of two statements - Reason: No real gas is truly ideal.
Assertion and Reason. Ans. Option (B) is correct.
NCERT Corner
Q. 1. Estimate the fraction of molecular volume to the Ans. Given: diameter,
actual volume occupied by oxygen gas at STP. Take d
d = 3Å, r = = 1.5Å
the diameter of an oxygen molecule to be 3Å. 2
KINETIC THEORY
= 1.5 × 10–8 cm [Molecular mass of hydrogen (H2) = 2.02 u, of O2 =
4 3 32.0 u, R = 8.31 mol–1K–1.]
Molecular volume V = pr N
3
(Here, N = Avogadro's number)
4 22
= × × (1.5 × 10–8)3
3 7
× (6.023 × 1023)
= 8.52 cc
Let V′ be actual volume occupied by 1 mole of O2 at
STP = 22400cc. Ans. (a) The dotted plot signifies the ideal gas behaviour
V 8.52 as PV/T = constant.
∴ = = 3.8 × 10 −4 (b) T1 is greater than T2 because behaviour of a real
V ′ 22400
gas approaches the ideal gas behaviour when
temperature is increased.
Commonly Made Error PV 8.31
(c) Here, = nR= × 1 × 10–3
T (32×10 –3 )
Students lack understanding of the term STP. = 0.26 JK–1
( R = 8.31 Jmol–1K–1, O2 = 32 × 10–3 kg and mass of
O2 is given as 1 × 10–3 kg)
Answering Tip (d) No, this is because PV/T depends upon the volume
of gas and volume of equal masses of different gases
Students should be acquainted with the fact are different. For hydrogen
that STP stands for Standard temperature and PV 8.31×10 –3
= = 4·11 JK–1
pressure which is 1 atm pressure at 0°C. T 2.02 × 10 –3
Q. 2. Molar volume is the volume occupied by 1 mol The value is not same.
PV
of any (ideal) gas at standard temperature and Mass of hydrogen for same value of this term ,
T
pressure (STP : 1 atm pressure, 0°C). Show that it
is 22.4 litres. i.e., 0·26 JK–1 is given by,
Ans. Here, n =1 mol, T = 273 K, R = 8.31 J/mole/K. 2.02 × 10 –3
P = 1 atm = 0.76 m of Hg = × 0.26
8.31
= 0.76 × 9.8 × 13.6 × 103 N/m2
= 6.32 × 10–5 kg
Using the relation
Q. 4. An oxygen cylinder of volume 30 litres has an
PV = nRT, initial gauge pressure of 15 atm and a temperature
nRT of 27°C. After some oxygen is withdrawn from the
or, V=
P cylinder, the gauge pressure drops to 11 atm and
1 × 8.31 × 273 its temperature drops to 17°C. Estimate the mass of
= oxygen taken out of the cylinder.
0.76 × 9.8 × (13.6 × 10 3 )
Ans. Initially in the oxygen cylinder
= 22.4 × 10–3 m3 V1 = 30 litres
= 22.4 lit. = 30 × 10–3 m3
Q. 3. Figure shows plot of PV/T versus P for 1.00 × 10–3 kg
P1 = 15 atm
of oxygen gas at two different temperatures.
= 15 × 1·01 × 105 Pa.
(a) What does the dotted line signify ?
T1 = 27 + 273
(b) Which is true : T1 > T2 or T1 < T2 ?
PV = 300 K
(c) What is the value of where the curves meet on If the cylinder contains n1 mole of oxygen gas then
T
P1V1 = n1RT1
the y-axis ?
(d) If we obtained similar plots for 1·00 × 10–3 kg of P1V1
or n1 =
hydrogen, would we get the same value of PV/T RT1
at the point where the curves meet on the Y-axis ? 15×1.01×10 5 × 30 × 10 –3
If not, what mass of hydrogen yields the same =
8.3×300
value of PV/T (for low pressure high temperature
= 18.253
region of the plot) ?
For oxygen, molecular weight M = 32 g
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= 18·253 × 32
= 5.275 × 10–6 m3.
= 584·1 g
Q. 6. Estimate the total number of air molecules
Finally in the oxygen cylinder, let n2 moles of (inclusive of oxygen, nitrogen, water vapour and
oxygen be left other constituents) in a room of capacity 25.0 m3 at
V2 = 30 × 10–3 m3 a temperature of 27°C and 1 atm pressure.
Ans. Here, P = 1 atm
P2 = 11 × 1.01 × 105 Pa.
= 1.01 × 105 Pa
T2 = 17 + 273 = 290 K.
V = 25 m3
PV
Now, n2 = 2 2 kB = (1.38 × 10–23) J/K
RT2 T = 273 + 27
11.143 × 10 5 × 30 × 10 −3 = 300 K
= Using, PV = nkBT, we get
8.3 × 290
PV
= 13.847 n=
kBT
Final mass of oxygen gas in the cylinder
m2 = 13.847 × 32 = 443.1 g = (1.01×10 5 )(25)
(1.38 × 10 –23 )(300)
Mass of the oxygen gas taken out
= m1 – m2 = 584.1 – 443.1 = 6.1 × 1026.
= 141.0 g Q. 7. Estimate the average thermal energy of a helium
atom at (i) room temperature (27°C), (ii) the
temperature on the surface of the sun (6000 K),
Commonly Made Error (iii) temperature of 10 million kelvin (the typical
care temperature in the case of star).
Students can not find the mass of oxygen taken 3
out of the cylinder. Ans. (i) K.E.avg = kT
2
3
= (1.38 × 10–23) (27 + 273)
2
Answering Tip
= 6.21 × 10–21 J
3
Students should have practice in solving (ii) K.E.’avg = kT’
numerical problems using ideal gas equation. 2
3
Q. 5. An air bubble of volume 1.0 cm3 rises from the = (1.38 × 10–23) × 6000
2
bottom of a lake 40 m deep at a temperature of
12°C. To what volume does it grow when it reaches = 1.242 × 10–19 J
the surface, which is at a temperature of 35°C ?
3
(Given, 1 atm = 1·01 × 105 Pa) (iii) K.E.’’avg = kT”
Ans. When the air bubble is at 40 m depth, then 2
V1 = 1.0 cm3 3
= (1.38 × 10–23) × 107
= 1.0 × 10–6 m3 2
T1 = 12°C
= 12 + 273 = 285 K = 2.07 × 10–16 J
P1 = 1 atm + hρg
= 1.01 × 105 + 40 × 103 × 9·8
Commonly Made Error
= 4,93,000 Pa
When the air bubble reaches at the surface of lake,
then Students can not evaluate the average thermal
V2 = ? energy.
T2 = 35°C = 35 + 273K
= 308 K
P2 = 1 atm = 1·01 × 105 Pa
Answering Tip
P1V1 P2V2
Now =
T1 T2 Students should be familiar with the relation,
PV T K. Eavg =(3/2)kT where, Temperature (T) is in
or V2 = 1 1 2
T1P2 kelvin.
KINETIC THEORY
Q. 8. Three vessels of equal capacity have gases at the At 2 atm pressure, the volume of the gas of mass M
same temperature and pressure. The first vessel RT
is given by V = , T = 273 + 17 = 290 K.
contains neon (monoatomic), the second contains P
chlorine (diatomic), and the third contains
N NP
uranium hexafluoride (polyatomic). Do the vessels ∴ n= = (i)
V RT
contains equal number of respective molecules ? Is
the root mean square speed of molecules the same Now given : N = 6.023 × 1023 mole–1
in the three cases ? If not, in which case is vrms the P = 2 atm
= 2 × 1.013 × 105 Nm–2.
largest ?
R = 8.3 JK–1 mol–1.
Ans. (a) Yes, because according to Avogadro’s hypothesis, From equ (i)
equal volume of all the gases have same number of
6.023×10 23 × 2×1.013×10 5
molecules under the condition of same temperature n=
and pressure. 8.3 × 290
3kT = 5.07 × 1025
1
(b) Using vrms = , we get vrms ∝ , i.e., vrms Here, r = 1Å = 1 × 10–10 m
m m
So, d = 2r = 2 × 10–10 m
will not be same in the three cases because it
Mean free path,
depends upon mass of the gas. It will be the largest
1
for neon. λ=
2 × 3.142 × (2 × 10 –10 )2 × 5.07 × 10 25
Q. 9. At what temperature is the root mean square
speed of an atom in an argon gas cylinder equal = 1.0 × 10–7 m
to the r.m.s. speed of a helium gas atom at The r.m.s. velocity is given by
–20°C ? (Atomic mass of Ar = 39.9 u and that of 3RT
c=
He = 4.0 u.) M
Ans. R.M.S. speed of argon at temperature T
Putting R = 8.31 Jmol–1 K–1, T = 290 K,
3RT 3RT M = 28 × 10–3 kg/mol
v= =
M 39.9 In equation (i),
R.M.S. for helium at temperature – 20°C or 253K is 3×8.31×290
c=
3R×253 28 × 10 –3
v’ =
4.0 = 5.08 × 102 ms–1
But v = v’ (given) = 5.10 × 102 ms–1.
∴ Collision frequency (ν) is given by
3RT 3R × 253
= c 5.1 × 10 2
39.9 4.0 ν= =
λ 1.0 × 10 –7
T 253
or = = 5.1 × 109 s–1.
39.9 4.0
Suppose τ be the time between two successive
T = 2523.7K. collisions,
Q. 10. Estimate the mean free path and collision λ 1.0 × 10 –7 m
frequency of nitrogen molecule in a cylinder ∴ τ= =
containing nitrogen at 2.0 atm and temperature 17°C. c 5.1 × 10 2 ms–1
Take the radius of a nitrogen molecule to be roughly = 2·0 × 10–10 s. (ii)
1.0 Å. Compare the collision time with the time
the molecule moves freely between two successive Also suppose t = time taken for the collision.
collisions. (Molecular mass of N2 = 28.0 u). d 2 × 10 –10
Ans. From Maxwell’s correction, the mean free path (λ) ∴ t= =
c 5.10 × 10 2
of a gas molecule is given by
= 4 × 10–13 s (iii)
1
λ = τ 2.0 × 10 s–10
2 πnd 2 (ii)/(iii) gives =
t 4 × 10 –13 s
where d = diameter of a molecule.
= 500
N
and n= or τ = 500 t, i.e., the time taken between successive
V
collisions is 500 times the time taken for a collision
Number of molecules to take place, i.e., the two molecules are in contact.
= This shows that the molecule in a gas moves nearly
Volume of gas
free for most of the time.
CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, PHYSICS, Class-XI
position and has a piston of mass M that is able
to move up or down without friction. If the
Q. 1. A cubic vessel (with faces horizontal + vertical)
temperature is increased,
contains an ideal gas at NTP. The vessel is being
carried by a rocket which is moving at a speed M
of 500 ms–1 in vertical direction. The pressure of
the gas inside the vessel as observed by us on the
ground
(A) remains the same because 500 ms–1 is very
much smaller than νrms of the gas.
(B) remains the same because motion of the vessel
as a whole does not affect the relative motion
of the gas molecules and the walls.
(C) will increase by a factor equal to (v2rms + (500)2)
/v2rms where vrms was the original mean square
(A) both P and V of the gas will change.
velocity of the gas.
(D) will be different on the top wall and bottom (B) only P will increase according to Charles’s law.
wall of the vessel. (C) V will change but not P.
Ans. Option (B) is correct. (D) P will change but not V.
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: P = nRT
V F mg
P remains unaffected as n, R, T and V are Explanation: P = = =constant
A A
constant.
∴ V ∝ T (at constant pressure)
Q. 2. 1 mole of an ideal gas is contained in a cubical
volume V. ABCDEFGH at 300 K. One face of the Q. 5. Volume versus temperature graphs for a given
cube (EFGH) is made up of a material which mass of an ideal gas are shown in Fig. at two
different values of constant pressure. What can
totally absorbs any gas molecule incident on it. At be inferred about relation between P1& P2 ?
any given time (A) P1>P2
(A) the pressure on EFGH would be zero. (B) P1 = P2
(B) the pressure on all the faces will the equal. (C) P1<P2
(C) the pressure of EFGH would be double the (D) data is insufficient
pressure on ABCD.
(D) The pressure on EFGH would be half that of
ABCD.
B D
A
C
G
F
2 3 λ1 : λ 2 =4 : 1
P1 V1 c1
∴ = 2002 −1
P2 c 2 =V2 c 2 ms
3
2
c2 = V P2 2 Commonly Made Error
or
2
c1
V1 P1
Students can not evaluate the ratio of mean free
2 path for two gases.
or rms speed = c 22 = 2 100 2
3
200
∴ rms speed = ms-1 Answering Tip
3
Q. 8. A gas mixture consists of 2.0 moles of oxygen and
Students should be acquainted with the
4.0 moles of neon at temperature T. Neglecting
concept of mean free path of the gas molecules.
all vibrational modes, calculate the total internal
2 3 3
P ( V1 + V2 ) = × ( P1V1 + P2V2 ) Average kinetic energy per molecule = kT
3 2 2
3
P1V1 + P2V2 ∴ Total internal energy = kT × N
P= 2
V1 + V2
3
= × 30 × 10 23 × 1.38 × 10 −23 × 280
1.00 × 2.0 + 2.00 × 3.0 2
=
2.0 + 3.0 atm
= 1.74 × 10 4 J
8.0
= = 1.60 atm. Q. 13. Calculate the number of degrees of freedom of
5.0
molecules of hydrogen in 1 cc of hydrogen gas at
NTP.
Commonly Made Error Ans. Volume occupied by 1 gram mole of gas at NTP =
22400cc
Students can not evaluate the pressure of the
mixture of two gases when the partition is ∴ Number of molecules in 1cc of hydrogen
removed.
6.023 × 10 23
= = 2.688 × 1019
22400
Answering Tip As each diatomic molecule has 5 degrees of freedom,
hydrogen being diatomic also has 5 degrees of
Students should be acquainted with relation freedom.
between pressure and energy. ∴ Total no. of degrees of freedom = 5 × 2.688 × 1019
= 1.344 × 1020
Q. 11. When air is pumped into a cycle tyre the volume
and pressure of the air in the tyre both are
increased. What about Boyle’s law in this case? Commonly Made Error
Ans. When air is pumped, more molecules are pumped
in. Boyle’s law is stated for situation where number Students can not evaluate the degrees of
of molecules remain constant. So, Boyel's law is not freedom for the molecules of hydrogen.
applicable here.
Q. 12. A balloon has 5.0 g mole of helium at 7°C. Calculate
(a) the number of atoms of helium in the balloon, Answering Tip
(b) the total internal energy of the system.
Ans. µ = 5.0T Students should be familiar with the concept of
T = 280K degrees of freedom for monatomic , diatomic
No. of atoms = µN A = 5.0 × 6.02 × 10
23
and triatomic molecules.
= 30 x 1023
Long Answer Type Questions
Q. 14. Explain why 3 1.38 10 23 300
(a) there is no atmosphere on moon. =
(b) there is fall in temperature with altitude. 1.67 10 27
th
1 = 2.727 m/s
Ans. (a) Acceleration due to gravity in moon = of the
6 Since, vrms is greater than escape velocity and
gravitational force is low, the gas will escape.
1.63m
acceleration due to gravity of earth ≈ The distance of moon from sun is almost equal to
s2 that of earth and sometimes less also. So, it receives
So, escape velocity in moon = 2gR same amount of energy of sun as earth receives. The
temperature rises, vrms rises and more and more gas
= 2 1.63 1.7 10
6
[considering radius of escapes. Thus over a long time the moon has lost
most of its atmosphere.
moon = 1.6 × 106 m] (b) As the molecules move higher their potential energy
= 2.36 × 106 m/s increases and hence kinetic energy decreases and
= 2.36 × 103 km/s hence temperature reduces.
At greater height more volume is available and gas
Considering the initial temperature 300K and mass
expands and hence some cooling takes place.
of hydrogen atom = m = 1.67 × 10–27kg
Vrms of Hydrogen = 3kBT /m
KINETIC THEORY
Explanation: Akash (space) was thought to is equal to the area of the strip shown. The average
have no atomic structure and was continuous of any quantity like v2 is defined by the integral
and inert. 1
N∫
<v2> = v 2 dN ( v )
Q. 5. In ancient Greece, who is best known for his
atomic hypothesis? 3kBT
(A) Democritus (B) Plate =
m
(C) Pythagoras (D) Aristotle
which agrees with the result derived from more
Ans. Option (A) is correct. elementary considerations.
Explanation: In ancient Greece, Democritus Q. 1. Which parameter of molecules of a given mass
(Fourth century B.C.) is best known for his of gas is not constant even when parameters like
atomic hypothesis. pressure, volume, temperature are fixed? Why?
Ans. In a given mass of gas, the velocities of all molecules
are not the same, even when bulk parameters like
B Subjective Questions pressure, volume and temperature are fixed.
Collisions change the direction and the speed of
Maxwell Distribution Function molecules.
In a given mass of gas, the velocities of all molecules Q. 2. When the speed of the molecules of a given mass
are not the same, even when bulk parameters like of gas becomes constant?
pressure, volume and temperature are fixed. Ans. In a given mass of gas, when bulk parameters like
Collisions change the direction and the speed of pressure, volume and temperature are fixed and
molecules. However in a state of equilibrium, the the state of equilibrium is achieved, the distribution
distribution of speeds is constant or fixed. of speeds becomes constant or fixed.
Distributions are very important and useful when Q. 3. Write down the expression of molecular speed
dealing with systems containing large number of distribution for the number of molecules between
objects. As an example consider the ages of different
the speeds v and v + dv.
persons in a city. It is not feasible to deal with the
age of each individual. We can divide the people Ans. The molecular speed distribution for the number of
into groups: children up to age 20 years, adults molecules between the speeds v and v + dv is
2
between ages of 20 and 60, old people above 60. If dN(v) = 4p Na3 e–bv v2 dv
we want more detailed information we can choose = nvdv.
smaller intervals, 0–1, 1–2,..., 99–100 of age groups.
Q. 4. Plot nv against v showing the fraction of the
When the size of the interval becomes smaller, say
half year, the number of persons in the interval will molecules with speeds between v1 and v2 by
also reduce, roughly half the original number in the shaded area.
one year interval. The number of persons dN(x) in Ans.
the age interval x and x + dx is proportional to dx
or dN(x) = nx dx. We have used nx to denote the
number of persons at the value of x.
In a similar way the molecular speed distribution
gives the number of molecules between the speeds
2
v and v + dv. dN(v) = 4p N a3 e–bv v2dv = nvdv. This is
called Maxwell distribution.
Q. 5. Study the given graph and determine the number
of molecules at zero speed.
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