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A gas storage tank has a small leak. The pressure in the tank drop more quickly if the gas is hydrogen than if it is oxygen. Why ?

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To understand why the pressure in a gas storage tank drops more quickly for hydrogen than for oxygen when there is a small leak, we can analyze the situation using the principles of kinetic theory and diffusion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Scenario**: - We have a gas storage tank with a small leak. The gases in question are hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂). We need to determine why the pressure drops more quickly for hydrogen. 2. **Concept of Diffusion**: ...
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