Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

A student carried out an investigation into the diffusion of ammonia gas, $\text{NH}_3$, and hydrogen chloride gas, $\text{HCl}$. At room temperature and pressure, two sets of apparatus were arranged as shown. In apparatus 1, the damp red litmus paper changed colour after $30$ seconds. How long does the damp blue litmus paper take to change colour in apparatus 2?

  • A64 seconds
  • B30 seconds
  • C21 seconds
  • DThe blue litmus paper would not change colour.

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