Chapter 11 Section 4 Diffusion and Effusion Diffusion Slides: 6 Download presentation Chapter 11 Section 4 Diffusion and Effusion • Diffusion - gradual mixing of two or more gases due to their spontaneous, random motion • Effusion - molecules of a gas confined in a container randomly pass through a tiny opening in the container. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Visual Concepts Comparing Diffusion and Effusion Click below to watch the Visual Concept Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Section 4 Diffusion and Effusion Graham’s Law of Effusion • Graham’s law of effusion - the rates of effusion of gases at the same temperature and pressure are inversely proportional to the square roots of their molar masses. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Visual Concepts Graham’s Law of Effusion Click below to watch the Visual Concept Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Section 4 Diffusion and Effusion Graham’s Law Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. Chapter 11 Section 4 Diffusion and Effusion Graham’s Law of Effusion Sample Problem J Compare the rates of effusion of hydrogen and oxygen at the same temperature and pressure. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.