Explanation:
Assume the gases each diffuse in one second, in order to create a rate.
Set rate1 = N2 = x
Set rate2 = CH4 = 0.530 m/sThe molecular weight of N2 = 28.0
The molecular weight of CH4 = 16.0
Graham's Law is:
r1 over r2 = √MM2 over √MM1
Substituting, we have:
x / 0.530 = √(16.0 / 28.0)x = 0.400 m/s