In the following interphase mass transfer diagram, concentrations are expressed as mole fractions (y for gas, x for liquid).
In the following interphase mass transfer diagram, concentrations are expressed as mole fractions (y for gas, x for liquid).
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Transcribed Image Text:**Interphase Mass Transfer Diagram Analysis**
**Question 7:**
In the following interphase mass transfer diagram, concentrations are expressed as mole fractions (y for gas, x for liquid).
**Diagram Description:**
The diagram is divided into two main phases: Gas and Liquid, separated by an interface.
- **Y-axis:** Concentration of diffusing species A
- **X-axis:** Distance across the phases
**Key Points in the Diagram:**
- In the Gas phase, the concentration starts at \( y_{AG} \) and increases towards the interface, reaching \( y_{Ai} \).
- In the Liquid phase, the concentration starts at \( x_{AL} \) and decreases towards the interface, reaching \( x_{Ai} \).
- \( y_{AG} \) is the initial concentration in the gas phase, and \( x_{AL} \) is the initial concentration in the liquid phase.
- \( y_{Ai} \) and \( x_{Ai} \) are the concentrations at the interface in the gas and liquid phases, respectively.
**Questions:**
a) Does this represent:
- i) Gas to liquid
- ii) Liquid to gas transport
b) Is Henry’s law constant (H):
- i) H > 1
- ii) H < 1
- iii) H = 1
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