Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The average momentum of a molecule in a sample of an ideal gas depends on temperature.
Statement II: The rms speed of oxygen molecules in a gas is $v$ If the temperature is doubled and the oxygen molecules dissociate into oxygen atoms, the rms speed will become $2 v$ In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 2

From the given options the correct answer is option (D): Statement I is false but Statement II is true