The formula to calculate the rms speed of the argon molecules is given by
vAr=MAr3RT...(1)
The formula to calculate the rms speed of chlorine molecule is given by
vCl=MCl3RT...(2)
Divide equation (1) by equation (2) and simplify to obtain the required ratio.
vClvAr=MArMCl...(3)
Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) and solve to calculate the required value.
490ms−1vAr=⇒≈4071vAr=4071×490ms−1651.7ms−1