A sample of n2 effuses in 255 s. how long will the same size sample of cl2 take to effuse?

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Gwendolyn Barnes

20 September, 01:11

A sample of n2 effuses in 255 s. how long will the same size sample of cl2 take to effuse?

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Callum Haas · Answer 1

For this problem, we use Graham's Effusion Law to find out the rate of effusion of chlorine gas. The formula is as follows:

R₁/R₂ = √ (M₂/M₁)

Let 1 be N₂ while 2 be Cl₂

255/R₂ = √ (28/70.8)

Solving for R₂,

R₂ = 405.5 s

Thus, it would take 405.5 s to effuse chlorine gas.