Compared to O2, diffusion rate of CO2 through

Question:

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

Solution:

As the solubility of carbon dioxide is much higher than oxygen its diffusion rate through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher.

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