Compared to O 2 , diffusion rate of CO 2 through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Diffusion rate of any gas depends upon the solubility rate of the gas. Diffusion rate is directly proportional to the solubility rate.As the solubility of Carbon dioxide is much higher than oxygen it’s diffusion rate through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher.

Compared to O2, diffusion rate of CO2 through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.

Compared to O₂, diffusion rate of CO₂ through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.