Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

A student studies the diffusion of ammonia gas, $\text{NH}_3$, and hydrogen chloride gas, $\text{HCl}$. Two apparatus setups are arranged as shown at room temperature and pressure. The damp red litmus paper in apparatus 1 changes colour after 30 seconds. How long will it take for the damp blue litmus paper in apparatus 2 to change colour?

  • A21 seconds
  • B30 seconds
  • C64 seconds
  • DThe damp blue litmus paper does not change colour.

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