College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 382: 17

Answer

The gases diffuse through the porous membrane. However, the He gas diffuses much faster as its atoms are smaller in mass than neon. Hence, they travel at faster rms speed. Finally, there will be same concentrations of gases on both sides.

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The gases diffuse through the porous membrane. However, the He gas diffuses much faster as its atoms are smaller in mass than neon. Hence, they travel at faster rms speed. Finally, there will be same concentrations of gases on both sides.
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