Rate of Effusion

Rate of effusion refers to how quickly gas particles pass through a tiny opening or pore from one container to another without colliding with each other. It depends on the gas's nature; lighter gases move faster and effuse more quickly, while heavier gases do so more slowly. Mathematically, it relates to the gas's molecular weight, with lighter gases having a higher effusion rate. This concept helps scientists understand and predict gas behavior in various applications, such as separation processes and vacuum systems.