Question

In of diffusion of ozone as compared to chlorine is 6 : 3 and further if the density of chlorine is 36, find out the density of ozone.

Answer 1

Rate of diffusion of ozone (r₁) = 6

Rate of diffusion of chlorine (r₂) = 3

Density of chlorine (d₂) = 36

Density of oxygen (d₁) = ?

According to Graham's law,

\(\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \sqrt{\frac{d_2}{d_1}}\)

or \(\frac{{r_1}^2}{{r_2}^2} = \frac{d_2}{d_1}\)

\(\therefore d_1 = \frac{{r_2}^2}{{r_1}^2}\times d_2\)

\(= \frac{3 \times 3 \times 36}{6 \times 6}\)

\(= 9\)