Practice - Rate of Adsorption and Diffusion
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of mass balance?
💡 Hint: Think about how we track materials in a process.
What does effective diffusivity measure?
💡 Hint: It's connected to how materials move in sediments.
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What role does effective diffusivity play in contaminant transport?
💡 Hint: Consider how different media affect molecular transport.
True or False: The local equilibrium assumption states that adsorption and diffusion can occur at significantly different rates.
💡 Hint: Think about how equilibrium typically works in systems.
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If a contamination event occurs in a sediment environment with high porosity, explain the expected impacts on diffusion rates and mass transport over time.
💡 Hint: Think about how initial conditions impact long-term scenarios.
Design an experiment to test the validity of the local equilibrium assumption in a given porous medium. Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors influencing flow and concentration over time.
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