What effect will the number of particles and temperature have on the rate of diffusion of gas molecules?

A.

The rate of diffusion decreases with the increase in number of particles and temperature.

B.

The rate of diffusion increases with the increase in number of particles and temperature.

C.

The rate of diffusion increases with the increase in number of particles and decrease in temperature.

D.

The rate of diffusion decreases if the number of particles and temperature are kept constant.

E.

The rate of diffusion increases if the number of particles and temperature are kept constant.

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Nataly Christensen

Chemistry

18 May, 17:36

What effect will the number of particles and temperature have on the rate of diffusion of gas molecules?

A.

The rate of diffusion decreases with the increase in number of particles and temperature.

B.

The rate of diffusion increases with the increase in number of particles and temperature.

C.

The rate of diffusion increases with the increase in number of particles and decrease in temperature.

D.

The rate of diffusion decreases if the number of particles and temperature are kept constant.

E.

The rate of diffusion increases if the number of particles and temperature are kept constant.

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Keyla Fox · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Diffusion involves the movement of particles of a gas. They possess a kinetic energy which depends on the temperature of the gas. Increasing the temperature of the gas implies increasing the average kinetic energy of the molecules of the gas. If moregas molecules are present and their kinetic energy is increased by increasing the temperature, the rate of diffusion will definitely increase. Hence the answer.

Baylee Allison · Answer 2

B. The rate of diffusion increases with the increase in number of particles and temperature. Temperature increases particle speed, and more particles means there are more to move with the temperature.