Destroyer Problem

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Gen Chem Destroyer 2010 # 38
Answer states that the following sentence is false:
All molecules of an ideal gas have the same average kinetic energy at constant temperature.

I thought that statement was true but destroyer talks about the Boltzmann distribution which takes into account speed. Any thoughts??
 
Gen Chem Destroyer 2010 # 38
Answer states that the following sentence is false:
All molecules of an ideal gas have the same average kinetic energy at constant temperature.

I thought that statement was true but destroyer talks about the Boltzmann distribution which takes into account speed. Any thoughts??

I am pretty sure it doesn't say AVERAGE in that sentence.. check it out..