The Rate of Effusion of an Unknown Gas Was Measured

question 46

Multiple Choice

The rate of effusion of an unknown gas was measured and found to be 10.7 mL/min.Under identical conditions,the rate of effusion of pure oxygen (O₂) gas is 12.6 mL/min.Based on this information,the identity of the unknown gas could be:

• A) N₂CH₂OF₂
• B) CO₂N₂O
• C) NO
• D) C₂H₆
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

Principle that as more of a good is consumed, the consumption of additional amounts will yield smaller additions to utility.

Utility Of Income

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Income Function

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Identical Expected Values

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