The kinetic energy of gas particles depends on temperature. Greater the temperature higher will be the average kinetic energy
Kinetic energy is related to the temperature as:
KE = 3/2 kT
where k = Boltzmann constant
T = temperature
In the given example, since the temperature of O2 gas is maintained at room temperature, the average KE will also remain constant.
The fifth postulate of the kinetic molecular theory which states that the temperature of the gas depends on the average KE of the particles of the gas explains the above observation.
This statement is true. The rate of the reaction is measured by how fast a reactant is used up, or how fast a product is formed. This all tie's into the usage of energy.
