Which Gas Will Effuse Faster?

Explanation: The rate of effusion for a gas is inversely proportional to the square-root of its molecular mass (Graham's Law). The gas with the lowest molecular weight will effuse the fastest. The lightest, and therefore fastest, gas is helium.

Which gas would effuse faster ne or co2?

As the molar mass of neon is smaller than that of carbon dioxide, neon has higher rate of effusion. Hence, rate of effusion of neon is higher than that of carbon dioxide.

Does helium or argon effuse faster?

Helium escapes faster than Ar. It does so at 3.16 times the rate of the argon.

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