Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

Gases are able to diffuse through porous pots. The diagram shows a beaker filled with nitrogen turned upside down over a porous pot that contains carbon monoxide. The water level stays still. Which statement explains this?

  • ANitrogen is almost inert.
  • BThe two gases have equal molecular masses.
  • CBoth gases have two atoms in a molecule.
  • DNeither gas is soluble in water.

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