how do we calculate the rate of diffusion of a gas?
The rate of diffusion of a gas can be calculated using Graham's law of diffusion, which states:
Rate1/Rate2 = √(Molar mass2/Molar mass1)
Where:
- Rate1 is the rate of diffusion of gas 1
- Rate2 is the rate of diffusion of gas 2
- Molar mass1 is the molar mass of gas 1
- Molar mass2 is the molar mass of gas 2
By rearranging the equation and plugging in the necessary values, the rate of diffusion of a gas can be calculated.