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Predict the diffusion coefficients for dilute solutions of HCl and NaCl in water at 50°C.

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Molecular diffusion is defined as the transfer of molecules/particles at above absolute zero a one-time automated text message with a
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temperature. The diffusion rate depends on temperature, fluid viscosity and size of the particles
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Mathematically, the rate of diffusion (number of moles diffusing per unit area in unit time) is
defined as the following:
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The diffusion coefficient describes the ease with which one particle can diffuse into one View all solutions
another. This coefficient is temperature dependent on increasing temperature diffusion coefficient
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Nernst Equation is used to evaluate diffusion coefficient for dilute solution of solutes (electrolytes)
that can completely ionized. Mathematically,

Here, is called Diffusivity coefficient and are limiting (zero-concentration) ionic

conductance, is Universal Gas Constant and is called Faraday constant.

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The diffusion coefficient using Nernst Equation for is as follows:

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The diffusion coefficient using Nernst Equation for is as follows:

Substitute, as and as as , as and as

in the above expression as follows:

Therefore, diffusion coefficient for is and for is .

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