When Fick's equation is combined with Henry's and Graham's laws, an equation can be derived that describes the rate of diffusion of a gas through a fluid at constant temperature

In table format, list the factors that will influence diffusion rate and state how increasing the value of each factor will affect the diffusion rate.


Answer:

The equation is given as: diffusion rate α [D?A? ΔPgas?Sgas] / [X ??MW]

Diffusion coefficient (D) Increase diffusion rate
Cross-sectional area (A) Increase diffusion rate
Partial pressure gradient (ΔPgas) Increase diffusion rate
Solubility of the gas in the fluid (Sgas) Increase diffusion rate
Diffusion distance (X) Decrease diffusion rate
Molecular weight (MW) Decrease diffusion rate

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