Q. A balloon filled with methane $CH_{4}$ is pricked with a sharp point and quickly plunged into a tank of hydrogen at the same pressure. After sometime, the balloon will have
A) Enlarged
B) Collapsed
C) Remained unchanged in size
D) Ethylene $(C_{2}H_{4})$ inside it
Explanation
(a)
Rate of diffusion of hydrogen is more than methane thus the balloon will have enlarged
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.