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Which one will diffuse faster Ammonia or carbon dioxide Why?



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The heavier the gas is(in terms of its molecular weight), the slower it is. Hence, ammonia is lighter and from Grahams law of effusion, it then means that it will diffuse faster than CO2, which is heavier.
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