Answer: The ratio of effusion rates of krypton and neon is 0.49
Explanation:
To calculate the rate of diffusion of gas, we use Graham's Law.
This law states that the rate of effusion or diffusion of gas is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass of the gas. The equation given by this law follows the equation:
[tex]\text{Rate of diffusion}\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{\text{Molar mass of the gas}}}[/tex]
We are given:
Molar mass of Neon = 20.18 g/mol
Molar mass of Krypton = 83.80 g/mol
By taking their ratio, we get:
[tex]\frac{Rate_{Kr}}{Rate_{Ne}}=\sqrt{\frac{M_{Ne}}{M_{Kr}}}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{Rate_{Kr}}{Rate_{Ne}}=\sqrt{\frac{20.18}{83.80}}\\\\\frac{Rate_{Kr}}{Rate_{Ne}}=0.49[/tex]
Hence, the ratio of rate of effusion of krypton and neon will be 0.49
