How Much Faster Does ²³⁵UF₆ Effuse Than ²³⁸UF₆

question 75

Multiple Choice

How much faster does ²³⁵UF₆ effuse than ²³⁸UF₆?

• A)1.013 times as fast
• B)1.009 times as fast
• C)1.004 times as fast
• D)1.006 times as fast
• E)1.018 times as fast

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Definitions:

Nonpolar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons with each other equally because they have similar electronegativities.

Polar Covalent

A polar covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, leading to a molecule with partial positive and negative charges.

Hydrogen

A chemical element with symbol H and atomic number 1, being the lightest and most abundant element in the universe.

Sulfhydryl

A functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a sulfur atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom, commonly found in proteins.