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    How Does The Molecular Mass of A Solution Affect The Rate of Diffusion?

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    This document describes an experiment to determine how molecular mass affects the rate of diffusion. It is hypothesized that a solution of potassium permanganate (KMnO4), which has a lower molecular mass than potassium triiodide (I3K), will diffuse faster. The experiment involves measuring the time it takes for each colored solution to fully diffuse in water. Equipment like beakers, graduated cylinders, and a stopwatch are used. Safety precautions are outlined due to the staining and irritating properties of the solutions. The method describes setting up the experiment and measuring diffusion times to test if the solution with the lower molecular mass does indeed diffuse faster.

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    This document describes an experiment to determine how molecular mass affects the rate of diffusion. It is hypothesized that a solution of potassium permanganate (KMnO4), which has a lower molecular mass than potassium triiodide (I3K), will diffuse faster. The experiment involves measuring the time it takes for each colored solution to fully diffuse in water. Equipment like beakers, graduated cylinders, and a stopwatch are used. Safety precautions are outlined due to the staining and irritating properties of the solutions. The method describes setting up the experiment and measuring diffusion times to test if the solution with the lower molecular mass does indeed diffuse faster.

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    This document describes an experiment to determine how molecular mass affects the rate of diffusion. It is hypothesized that a solution of potassium permanganate (KMnO4), which has a lower molecular mass than potassium triiodide (I3K), will diffuse faster. The experiment involves measuring the time it takes for each colored solution to fully diffuse in water. Equipment like beakers, graduated cylinders, and a stopwatch are used. Safety precautions are outlined due to the staining and irritating properties of the solutions. The method describes setting up the experiment and measuring diffusion times to test if the solution with the lower molecular mass does indeed diffuse faster.

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    How Does The Molecular Mass of A Solution Affect The Rate of Diffusion?

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    How does the molecular mass of a solution affect the rate of

    diffusion?

    Diffusion is a process in liquids and gases where molecules of a substance


    move from an area of high concentration to an area for low concentration,
    thus equalizing the amount of molecules throughout the substance. In this
    experiment, we will determine how and if the molecular mass of a solution
    affects the rate of diffusion, using two brightly coloured substances: the
    brown Potassium Triiodide (Lugol’s Iodine) and the purple Potassium
    Permanganate.

    Hypothesis: that the Potassium Permanganate solution will diffuse faster


    than the Potassium Triiodide solution.

    Potassium Triiodide (I3K) has a molecular weight of 419.812 g/mol, while


    Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) has a molecular weight of 158.032
    g/mol. Therefore, since Potassium Triiodide molecules are heavier than
    Potassium Permanganate molecules, I believe that the Potassium
    Permanganate solution will diffuse faster than the Potassium Triiodide
    soloution.

    Equipment:

    - Two beakers (glass)


    - 10 mL of Lugol’s Iodine (10% or more)
    - 10 mL of Potassium Permanganate Soloution
    - 1L of water (non-mineral) at room temperature
    - Stopwatch
    - Two 10 mL graduated cylinders (glass)
    - One 500 mL graduated cylinder (glass)
    - Two Pipettes (glass)
    - Splash goggles and apron

    Safety:

    - Iodine can irritate your eyes. Therefore, use splash goggles.


    - Both of the soloution can stain your clothes. Use an apron to prevent
    this.
    - Use caution with the glass equipment, as it could shatter, causing you
    to cut yourself.

    Edexcel Chemistry. Chapter One. Question Five. Page 1


    Method:

    1. First, set up your equipment. Place the two beakers in front of you.
    Place the stopwatch beside them.
    2. Second, measure 500 mL of water in the graduated cylinder. Empty
    the cylinder into the first beaker. Then measure another 500 mL of
    water and empty the cylinder into the second beaker.
    3. Third, measure 10 mL of Lugol’s Iodine into the first 10 mL graduated
    cylinder using the first pipette. Then, measure 10 mL of Potassium
    Permanganate into the second 10 mL graduated cylinder using the
    second pipette.
    4. At the same time, pour the contents of each graduated cylinder into its
    respective beaker, then start the stopwatch.
    5. Visually observe the soloution – do not stir it or touch the beaker. As
    soon as the colour in either soloution is consistent and the soloution
    appears completely diffused, press the split button on the stopwatch.
    Record the time, then press the split button again to continue
    observing the time. As soon as the colour in the other beaker is
    consistent and the soloution appears completely diffused, press the
    stop button to record the final time.
    6. Wash all the equipment carefully and store appropriately.

    Extension: Repeat the experiment using water preheated to 40


    degrees Celsius. Do the diffusion times change?

    Since diffusion is caused by particles of a substance moving randomly


    throughout the soloution, heating the soloution should make the particles
    move faster, causing faster diffusion. If you like, you could repeat the
    experiment using water cooled to 5 degrees Celsius and compare the results
    with the results at room temperature and 40 degrees.

    Edexcel Chemistry. Chapter One. Question Five. Page 2

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