Question

What is the ratio of diffusion rate of oxygen to hydrogen ?

Options:

1. 1 : 4
2. 4 : 1
3. 1 : 8
4. 8 : 1

Answer 1

Diffusion may be defined as intermixing of particles.
Rate of diffusion of oxygen to hydrogen is
8: 1

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Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option 1.

Explanation:

To calculate the rate of diffusion of gas, we use Graham's Law.

This law states that the rate of effusion or diffusion of gas is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass of the gas. The equation given by this law follows the equation:

$\text{Rate of diffusion}\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{\text{Molar mass of the gas}}}$

We are given:

Molar mass of Oxygen = 16 g/mol

Molar mass of Hydrogen = 1 g/mol

By taking their ratio, we get:

$\frac{Rate_{O}}{Rate_{H}}=\sqrt{\frac{M_{H}}{M_{O}}}$

$\frac{Rate_{O}}{Rate_{H}}=\sqrt{\frac{1}{16}}$

$\frac{Rate_{O}}{Rate_{H}}=\frac{1}{4}$

The ratio of rate of effusion of oxygen and hydrogen will be 1 : 4.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.