How Do the Rates of Diffusion of CO₂ and O₂

question 25

Multiple Choice

How do the rates of diffusion of CO₂ and O₂ compare?

• A) CO₂ diffuses 10 times faster than O₂
• B) O₂ diffuses 10 times faster than CO₂
• C) O₂ diffuses 20 times faster than CO₂
• D) CO₂ diffuses 20 times faster than O₂

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, where one atom donates an electron to another, leading to an attraction between the ions.

Covalent Bond

A strong chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons to achieve a fuller outer shell of electrons.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak chemical bond between an electronegative atom, like oxygen or nitrogen, and a hydrogen atom bound to another electronegative atom, contributing to the structure and properties of molecules.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around them.