Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

Esters, such as propyl ethanoate, are frequently employed as solvents.
(a)[1]

Give one additional use of esters such as propyl ethanoate.

(b)[1]

Draw the structure of propyl ethanoate, showing every atom and every bond.

(c(i))[1]

What does the term diffusion mean?

(c(ii))[2]

What happens to the diffusion rate of propyl ethanoate as room temperature rises? Explain your answer using the kinetic particle theory.

(c(iii))[2]

The table gives some data about a range of esters. Which ester has the highest diffusion rate at room temperature and pressure? Explain your answer.

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