Graham's law of diffusion relates rate of diffusion to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Graham's law of diffusion relates rate of diffusion to:
A. Square root of molar mass
B. Pressure
C. Temperature
D. Density
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Graham's law: Rate of diffusion/effusion ∝ 1/√M, where M is molar mass. Lighter gases diffuse faster. At same T and P, rates of two gases r₁/r₂ = √(M₂/M₁). Example: NH₃ (17 g/mol) diffuses faster than HCl (36.5 g/mol). This law is used in isotope separation (e.g., ²³⁵UF₆ vs ²³⁸UF₆). The law assumes no intermolecular forces and identical conditions.

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