12.7 - MEAN FREE PATH
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What is the mean free path of a gas?
💡 Hint: Think about how frequently gas molecules collide.
How does the number density affect the mean free path?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when more molecules are in a given volume.
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What does the mean free path indicate in gas behavior?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the key definition.
True or False: A larger mean free path suggests more molecular collisions.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between path length and collision frequency.
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Given a gas with a number density of 3 × 10²⁵ m⁻³ and a molecular diameter of 1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ m, calculate the mean free path.
💡 Hint: Ensure all units match when plugging values into the formula.
Discuss how changing the conditions from STP to higher pressure influences the mean free path of a gas.
💡 Hint: Think through the relationship between pressure and molecular spacing.
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