Chapter 6, Problem 6.174AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The sulfur dioxide bubbles through a solution containing nitrite and the chemical reaction that produce gasses ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\text{and}\text{NO}$ may occur. The given questions based upon the above statement are to be answered.

Concept introduction: The process in which the gas is escapes through a tiny hole from its container into the region where pressure is low is called as effusion. Graham’s gives a relationship that the rate of effusion of gases is inversely proportional to the square root of their molar masses. This relationship is known as Graham’s law of effusion.

To determine: The speed of $\text{NO}$ molecules is how much faster than the speed of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\text{molecule}$ in a given reaction mixture.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The two given nitrogen oxides are to be separated based on differences in their rate of effusion. The explanation that the uncreated ${\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}$ would interfere with the separation of $\text{NO}$ and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.