The Mean Free Path of a Molecule Is 2

Multiple Choice

The mean free path of a molecule is 2.25 × 10^-7 m in an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure (0°C and 1 atm) . What is the mean free path if the diameter of the molecule is doubled?

A) 0.23 × 10^-7 m
B) 0.45 × 10^-7 m
C) 0.56 × 10^-7 m
D) 0.75 × 10^-7 m
E) 1.13 × 10^-7 m