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Date: December 11, 2021

ACTIVITY # 15
Diffusion of Gases

Introduction:
In general, we know that when a sample of gas is introduced to one part of a closed
container, its molecules very quickly disperse throughout the container; this process by which
molecules disperse in space in response to differences in concentration is called diffusion .The
gaseous atoms or molecules are, of course, unaware of any concentration gradient, they simply
move randomly—regions of higher concentration have more particles than regions of lower
concentrations, and so a net movement of species from high to low concentration areas takes
place. In a closed environment, diffusion will ultimately result in equal concentrations of gas
throughout.
Effusion in simple terms is the ability of gas to travel through a small opening. Diffusion is
the ability of gases to mix with each other usually in the absence of a barrier. Effusion occurs
when the size or aperture of the hole is smaller than the mean free path of the molecules.
Key Equations
rate of diffusion=amount of gas passing through an areaunit of time.
rate of effusion of gas Arate of effusion of gas B=√mB√mA=√MB√MA.
The diffusion rate depends on several factors: the concentration gradient (the increase
or decrease in concentration from one point to another); the amount of surface area available
for diffusion; and the distance the gas particles must travel.

I.Objective: Define and explain effusion and diffusion of gases.

II. Materials: cologne/perfume spray, glade spray and other related household sprays

III. Data and Results:

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My Take:

Materials Observation
1. Cologne/perfume spray
2. Household spray (glade, cleaning
agent, etc)

IV. Conclusion

Explain the factors that affect the diffusion and effusion of gases.