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Question
Compared to O2, diffusion rate of CO2 through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher. Explain.
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Solution
Solubility is an important factor in deciding diffusion rate. As the solubility of CO2 is 20 - 25 times higher than O2, diffusion of CO2 through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher.
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