What is the relationship between the rate of effusion of a gas and its molecular weight, according to the statement that "the rate of effusion of a gas is proportional to" something?

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2026-07-15 17:16

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According to Graham's law of effusion, the rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular weight. This means that lighter gases will effuse faster than heavier gases.

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