Calculate the ratio of effusion rates of cl2 to f2.

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Ian Castaneda

Chemistry

23 September, 15:10

Calculate the ratio of effusion rates of cl2 to f2.

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Leland Moran · Answer 1

Answer: Graham's law of gaseous effusion states that the rate of effusion goes by the inverse root of the gas' molar mass. râšM = constant Therefore for two gases the ratio rates is given by: r1 / r2 = âš (M2 / M1) For Cl2 and F2: r (Cl2) / r (F2) = âš{ (37.9968) / (70.906) } = 0.732 (to 3. s. f.)