Universal gas constant vs. specific gas constant: verify the relationship Statement: The universal gas constant of a gas equals the product of the gas’s molecular mass and its (specific) gas constant per unit mass. Choose whether the statement is correct or not.

Concept
The two common gas constants are related by molecular mass (M):

• Universal gas constant: R ≈ 8.314 kJ/(kmol·K) = 8,314 J/(mol·K)
• Specific gas constant (per unit mass): R_specific = R / M

Relationship
R = M × R_specific

Common pitfalls
Do not confuse molar mass units (kg/kmol or g/mol) with mass units; ensure consistency so that R and R_specific align dimensionally.

Final Answer
True