Calculate the rms speed of an oxygen gas molecule, o2, at 17.0 ∘c.

The RMS of O2 at 17 degrees is calculated as follows

RMs = (3RT/m) ^1/2 where

R = ideal gas constant = 8.314

T = temperature = 17+273 = 290 K

M = molar mass in KG = 32/1000 = 0.032 Kg

Rms is therefore = sqrt (3x 8.314 x290/0.032) = sqrt (226036.875

RMs=475.43