1.6 - Equilibrium and Mass Transfer
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Practice Questions
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What drives mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about why substances move in nature.
Define equilibrium in the context of mass transfer.
💡 Hint: What happens when there is no net movement?
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What is the main cause of mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about what gradient means in a physical sense.
True or False: Equilibrium means there is no net mass transfer.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of equilibrium.
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Given a scenario where a chemical of certain concentration is released into a river system, predict the mass transfer rates using provided diffusion coefficients.
💡 Hint: Start with the flux equation involving concentration coefficients.
Analyze a case where an oil spill occurs and discuss how molecular diffusion and bulk motion would play a role over time.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental effects on diffusion coefficients and concentration gradients.
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