Both hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and ammonia (NH3) have strong, unpleasant odors. Which gas has the higher effusion rate? If you open

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Both hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and ammonia (NH3) have strong, unpleasant odors. Which gas has the higher effusion rate? If you open

ed a container of each gas in a corner of a large room, which odor would you detect first on the other side of the room? Assume the temperature is constant.

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wlad13 [49] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-06T15:38:55+03:00

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Answer: The molar mass of H2S is greater than the molar mass of NH3, making the velocity and effusion rate of NH3 particles faster. Effusion rate is inversely proportional to molar mass.

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