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O-LevelChemistryStoichiometry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q41 Mark

Which statement explains why the gases propane, C3H8, and carbon dioxide, CO2, diffuse at the same rate at room temperature and pressure?

ABoth are denser than air.
BBoth compounds contain carbon.
CBoth molecules contain covalent bonds.
DThey have the same relative molecular mass, Mr.

✓ Correct answer

D: They have the same relative molecular mass, Mr.

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Stoichiometry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 4.

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