Question: 4. (14 pts) Diffusivity. As we've discussed in class, the diffusivity of volatile solvents is frequently measured using an Arnold cell. Here, a vertical glass

 4. (14 pts) Diffusivity. As we've discussed in class, the diffusivity

4. (14 pts) Diffusivity. As we've discussed in class, the diffusivity of volatile solvents is frequently measured using an Arnold cell. Here, a vertical glass tube 30mm in length with a surface area (S = 1 cm) is filled to the top with toluene and placed at 40C and standard atmospheric pressure while dry air is blown over the top. The entire column of toluene takes 240 hrs (10 full days) to evaporate. a) (6 pts) What is the diffusion coefficient of toluene in air under these conditions? Useful info: the vapor pressure of toluene at 40C is 7.64 kN/m, MW=92 g/mol, pa = 850 kg/m'. b) (2 pts) Would the results in part (a) change if the tube had a larger cross-sectional surface area? c) (6 pts) Based on your results in part (a), what would be the diffusivity of toluene in air at room temperature (25C)

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