Practical Implications
Graham’s Law finds applications in various scientific and industrial fields. It has proven particularly valuable in understanding and predicting the behavior of gases in different environments.
Effusion: Graham’s Law is applicable not only to diffusion but also to effusion—the escape of gas molecules through a tiny opening into a vacuum. The lighter gas molecules effuse more rapidly than heavier ones.
Separation of Gases: Industries utilize Graham’s Law principles in processes that involve the separation of gases. For example, it contributes to the understanding of gas diffusion through semi-permeable membranes.
Real-world Examples:
Imagine two balloons—one filled with helium and the other with nitrogen. According to Graham’s Law, the helium balloon will deflate faster than the nitrogen balloon, showcasing the lighter molar mass of helium.
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