Consider the following statements regarding kinetic energy of a gas : Statement–1 : At 25 °C, the average kinetic energy of hydrogen gas molecules is the same as that of helium gas atoms. Statement–2 : The kinetic energy of a gas depends on the temperature and does not depend on the nature of the gas. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1

(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false

(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

Consider the following statements regarding kinetic energy of a gas : | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q43

Consider the following statements regarding kinetic energy of a gas :

Statement–1 : At 25 °C, the average kinetic energy of hydrogen gas molecules is the same as that of helium gas atoms.
Statement–2 : The kinetic energy of a gas depends on the temperature and does not depend on the nature of the gas.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(a) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is the correct explanation of Statement–1
(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1
(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false
(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

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