Problem: Rank the three halogens (F2, Cl2, and Br2) with respect to their rate of effusion.

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↑ MM → ↓ rate of effusion


MM F2 = 40 g/mol

MM Cl2 = 70 g/mol

MM Br2 = 160 g/mol


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Rank the three halogens (F2, Cl2, and Br2) with respect to their rate of effusion.

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