Question

Which statement describes effusion?

O It occurs when a gas passes through a tiny hole.
O It occurs when a liquid passes through a tiny hole.
It occurs when gas molecules disperse throughout a container.
It occurs when a liquid disperses throughout a container.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) It occurs when a gas passes through a tiny hole.

Answer 2

It occurs when a gas passes through a tiny hole.

Step-by-step explanation:

Effusion is a term used to describe when a gaseous molecule in a container passes or escapes through a tiny/small hole. Effusion and diffusion are two properties of gases that are often used interchangeably, however, they differ.

Effusion differs from diffusion in the sense that the gas passes through a TINY HOLE that is smaller than the normal path. This is contrary to when gas disperses throughout a container as in diffusion.