A Molecule Takes 3

question 76

Multiple Choice

A molecule takes 3.0 seconds to diffuse across a membrane. If the thickness of the membrane is doubled, then how long does it take the molecule to diffuse across the thicker membrane?

• A) 30 s
• B) 24 s
• C) 20 s
• D) 18 s
• E) 12 s

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Appeal to Authority

A logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an expert or authority asserts it to be true, without further evidence.

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