Answer:
Temperature of the gas molecules is 7.96 x 10⁴ K
Explanation:
Given :
Ions accelerated through voltage, V = 10.3 volts
The work done to change the position of singly charged gas ions is given by the relation :
W = q x V
Here q is charge of the ions and its value is 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C.
Average kinetic energy of gas molecules is given by the relation:
K.E. =
Here T is temperature and k is Boltzmann constant and its value is 1.38 x 10⁻²³ J/K.
According to the problem, the average kinetic energy of gas is equal to the work done to move the singly charged ions, i.e. ,
K.E. = W
Rearrange the above equation in terms of T :
Substitute the suitable values in the above equation.
T = 7.96 x 10⁴ K