Calculating the Momentum of Oxygen Molecules at 484 m/s

In summary, momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity for an object. For oxygen molecules, momentum is the product of the mass of the molecule and its velocity. In a gas, the momentum of oxygen molecules can be calculated using the ideal gas law, which takes into account the mass, velocity, and number of molecules present in the gas. The momentum of oxygen molecules is directly related to gas pressure, with an increase in momentum leading to an increase in pressure. The momentum of oxygen molecules can change if there is a change in their mass or velocity, such as in a chemical reaction where bonds are formed or broken. However, the total momentum of all the molecules involved in the reaction will remain constant, following the law of conservation of
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Punkyc7
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What is the momentum of an oxygen molecule traveling at this speed?

the speed was 484 m/s

the molar mass of oxygen is M=.032 kg/mole

Na= 6.022 x10^23
I do p=mv

v=484
m=M/Na

The answer should be 2.57x10^-13 but i keep getting 2.57 x10^-23
 
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Check your calculations again, your operations are correct.
 
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I still get 2.57 x 10^-23
 
  • #4
Your result is correct.

ehild
 
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So the solution in the book is wrong, Thank you
 
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Related to Calculating the Momentum of Oxygen Molecules at 484 m/s

1. How is momentum defined for oxygen molecules?

Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity for an object. For oxygen molecules, momentum is the product of the mass of the molecule and its velocity.

2. What is the momentum of oxygen molecules in a gas?

In a gas, the momentum of oxygen molecules can be calculated using the ideal gas law, which takes into account the mass, velocity, and number of molecules present in the gas.

3. How does the momentum of oxygen molecules affect gas pressure?

The momentum of oxygen molecules is directly related to gas pressure. As the momentum of the molecules increases, so does the pressure of the gas.

4. Can the momentum of oxygen molecules change?

Yes, the momentum of oxygen molecules can change if there is a change in their mass or velocity. For example, if the temperature of a gas increases, the velocity of the molecules will increase, resulting in a change in momentum.

5. What happens to the momentum of oxygen molecules during a chemical reaction?

During a chemical reaction, the momentum of oxygen molecules may change due to changes in mass or velocity as bonds are formed or broken. However, the total momentum of all the molecules involved in the reaction will remain constant, following the law of conservation of momentum.

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