Chapter 10, Problem 87E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Hydrogen chloride gas is given to be consisting of four distinct types of molecules, that is, ${}^1{\text{H}}^{35}\text{Cl,}{}^1{\text{H}}^{37}\text{Cl,}{}^2{\text{H}}^{35}\text{Cl,}$ and ${}^2{\text{H}}^{37}\text{Cl}$ . The natural occurring isotopes are ${}^1{\text{H, }}^2\text{H}$ and ${}^{35}{\text{Cl, }}^{37}\text{Cl}$ . These molecules are to be represented in order of increasing rate of effusion.

Concept introduction: The rate ofeffusion for any gas varies directly proportional with root mean square velocity.

To determine: The order of increasing rate of effusion for the given molecules.