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  • Oxygen vs. Bromine Diffusion: Understanding Rate Differences
    No, the diffusion rates of oxygen and bromine are not the same.

    Here's why:

    * Molecular weight: Bromine (Br₂) has a significantly higher molecular weight (159.8 g/mol) than oxygen (O₂) (32 g/mol).

    * Graham's Law: Graham's Law of Diffusion states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass.

    * Result: Because bromine has a higher molecular weight, it will diffuse slower than oxygen.

    Therefore, oxygen will diffuse faster than bromine under the same conditions.

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