1.3 - Examples of Mass Transfer
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What is mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about how solids dissolve in liquids.
Give an example of interface mass transfer.
💡 Hint: Where do you often see oil floating?
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What primarily drives mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about areas where concentrations differ.
Molecular diffusion can occur without bulk motion. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider whether substances can move independently.
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Evaluate the long-term environmental impact of a chemical spill with a lower density than water. What remediation strategies may be required?
💡 Hint: Consider factors such as evaporation and dissolution.
Discuss how increased river velocity impacts the diffusion rate of a chemical spill. What additional factors might play a role?
💡 Hint: Think about how swift currents might carry pollutants further downstream.
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