Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

The substances listed below are gases at room temperature and pressure. hydrogen nitrogen oxygen chlorine
(a)[1]

State which gas from the list is green.

(b)[1]

The gases shown are diatomic molecules. State the name of another element that forms diatomic molecules and is gaseous at room temperature and pressure.

(c(i))[1]

When separate samples of each gas are put into a container, they will diffuse. Describe why these gases diffuse.

(c(ii))[2]

State which of these four gases diffuses most quickly. Explain your answer.

(d(i))[1]

Nitrogen, oxygen and other substances are found in clean, dry air. State the percentage of nitrogen in clean, dry air.

(d(ii))[1]

Other than nitrogen and oxygen, identify another element found in clean, dry air.

(d(iii))[1]

Identify a compound found in clean, dry air.

(d(iv))[2]

Nitrogen and oxygen can be separated from liquid air. State the name of this process.

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