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A given volume of methane diffuses in 20 seconds. How long will it take the...

Chemistry
WAEC 1997

A given volume of methane diffuses in 20 seconds. How long will it take the same volume of sulphur (IV) oxide to diffuse under the same conditions? [CH\(_4\) = 16; SO\(_2\) = 64]

  • A. 5 seconds
  • B. 20 seconds
  • C. 40 seconds
  • D. 60 seconds
  • E. 80 seconds
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Applying the Graham's law definition; i.e,

\(\frac{RSO_2}{RCH_4}\) = \(\sqrt{\frac{MCH_4}{MSO_2}}\) = \(\frac{tSO_2}{tCH_4}\)

Where t(SO\(_2\)) = ?, M(SO\(_2\)) = 64

t(CH\(_4\)) = 20 sec, M(CH\(_4\)) = 16

Therefore, \(\frac{t(SO_2)}{20}\) = \(\sqrt{\frac{64}{16}}\)

\(\frac{t(SO_2)}{20}\) = \(\frac{8}{4}\)

t(SO\(_2\)) = 8 x \(\frac{20}{4}\)

= 40 sec.


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