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That happens when - as is the case in a gas for example - the distribution of probabilities, when graphed, is not symmetric. The "most probable particle speed" probably refers to the maximum of the curve, and this is not necessarily equal to the average.

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How particles would move in gel electrophoresis according to size?

During gel electrophoresis, the smaller particles move faster than the larger ones. The end of the gel where the samples are loaded is called the sample origin. Samples move from the origin toward the opposite electrode according to size. At the end of the run, smaller particles will have migrated farther from the origin and the larger ones will be found closer to the origin


Particles move randomly and are well spaced out?

In a gas, particles move randomly due to collisions with other particles and the container walls. The spacing between gas particles is relatively large compared to the size of the particles themselves. This randomness and spacing contribute to the properties of gases, such as their ability to expand to fill a container.


What factors affect chemical reaction and how?

Assuming you mean rate of reaction. The factors are particle size, concentration, temperature and catalyst. The smaller the particle size the bigger the surface area exposed, so more particles are available for reactions to occur. The higher the concentration the more particles present so more reactions take place. The higher the temperature the faster the particles move around so there are more frequent reactions between particles. Having a catalyst present speeds up a reaction without the catalyst being used up.


Why planets orbit the sun in different speeds?

Planets orbit the sun at different speeds because they are at varying distances from the sun. According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, planets closer to the sun have faster orbital speeds, while those farther away have slower speeds. This is due to the gravitational force exerted by the sun, which is stronger on planets closer to it.


When the particles in a mixture are not the same size?

When the particles in a mixture are not the same size, they can separate based on their different sizes through methods such as filtration or sedimentation. This property allows for the physical separation of the components of the mixture.

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Do orbs move at different speeds?

Orbs move at different speeds depending on the conditions in their environment. Factors such as the orb's size, buoyancy, and the motion of the medium it's in can influence its speed of movement. Orb movement can vary from slow and drifting to fast and erratic.


Do the liquids stay the same size?

Liquids cannot stay the same size size because the particles inside the liquids have some bit of space to move to a different shape and to change the size.


Method to esparate different size particles?

One method to separate different size particles is by using sieving, which involves passing a mixture of particles through a sieve with different mesh sizes. Smaller particles can pass through finer mesh sizes while larger particles are retained. This allows for the separation of particles based on their size.


Why do solids stay the same size?

becuz the particles don't move


Can particles always be fixed in place?

It depends on the size of the particle. Very small particles like electrons have an intrinsic uncertainty in either their position ot their energy, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, so could not ever "fixed" in place Larger particles such as molecules always move a little thermal energy, (heat) even at very low temperatures.


How particles would move in gel electrophoresis according to size?

During gel electrophoresis, the smaller particles move faster than the larger ones. The end of the gel where the samples are loaded is called the sample origin. Samples move from the origin toward the opposite electrode according to size. At the end of the run, smaller particles will have migrated farther from the origin and the larger ones will be found closer to the origin


What is a suspention?

A suspention is a solution where the particles of the solvent(liquid) are a different size to the particles of the solute(Solid).


What agent of erosion can usually move only sand size or smaller particles?

Wind


What particles move the slowest?

The cell is the slowest moving particle because of its weight and its size.


What is the movement of a cell is it fast or slow?

The movement of a cell can vary depending on its size, type, and environment. Some cells, like sperm cells, can move rapidly, while others, like nerve cells, may move very slowly or not at all. Overall, cell movement can range from micrometers to millimeters per minute.


Do particles get smaller or bigger when heated?

When particles are heated or cooled, they do not change size at all. They simply move with greater kinetic energy so the space between particles increases. This prompts the changes in size we see when substances are heated or cooled.


What gas particle travels the fastest H2 O2 Ne N2 or CO?

O2 gas particles typically travel the fastest due to their small size and low molecular weight, allowing them to move at higher speeds compared to the other gases mentioned.