Suppose that speed distributions for each of the following gases were added to Figure 5.7. Which of the four gases in the original figure would each most closely resemble? Explain your answer. 

(a) Ar 

(b) Ne 

(c) CH₄

Figure 5.7

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N(v)/N total 0 500 N₂ H₂O 1000 1500 Molecular speed (m/s) He 2000 2500