Single Choice

If $$4\ g$$ of oxygen diffuse through a very narrow hole, how much hydrogen would have diffused under identical conditions?

A$$16\ g$$
Correct Answer
B$$1\ g$$
C$$\dfrac {1}{4}\ g$$
D$$64\ g$$

Solution

The rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of molar mass.

$$\dfrac {W_{O_2}}{W_{H_2}}=\sqrt {\dfrac {M_{H_2}}{W_{O_2}}}$$

The molecular weights of hydrogen and oxygen are $$2$$ g/mol and $$32$$ g/mol respectively.
Substitute values in the above expression.

$$\dfrac {4}{W_{H_2}}=\sqrt {\dfrac {2}{32}}=\dfrac {1}{4}$$

$$W_{H_2}=4\times 4=16 $$ g

Hence, $$16$$ g of hydrogen would have diffused under identical conditions.


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