In the Fick Diffusion Equation, If the Units of D

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the Fick diffusion equation, if the units of D are cm² ∙ s^‒1, which of the following best represents the units for J?

• A) Moles ∙ cm^‒2 ∙ s^‒1
• B) M ∙ cm ∙ s
• C) Moles ∙ sec^‒1
• D) M ∙ cm² ∙ s

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