Question

At 333 k, which of the pairs of gases below would have the most nearly identical rates of effusion?

Answer 1

E. co and n2Effusion is the process where gas escapes through a hole. Gases with a lower molecular mass effuse more speedy than gases with a higher molecular mass. Relative rates of effusion is related to the molecular mass.
a) M(N₂)/M(O₂) = 28/32 = 0,875
b) M(N₂O)/M(NO₂) = 44/46 = 0,956
c) M(CO)/M(CO₂) = 28/44 = 0,636
d) M(NO₂)/M(N₂O₂) = 44/58= 0,758
e) M(CO)/M(N₂) = 28/28 = 1, CO and N₂ have iexact molecular masses and will effuse at nearly identical rates.