Problems for Chapter 8 Problems for Chapter 8 8-1. Collect values for the distance travelled from the origin versus time, and use the Gaussian relation between average distance and time to compute the diffusion constant. Compare with the value computed using the equipartition theorem . Increased energy increases the probability of collision and energy of collision, which in turn raises reaction rates. Compute the Nernst equation for potassium.
Concentrations are in milliequivalents per liter.
In a diving environment, the nitrogen in air is replaced by helium. Look up the conductivity of helium and repeat problem 8-10 for this scenario. Evaporation is very ineffective on humid days. The clothing of a drenched hiker absorbed about a liter of water. In the problems below, use normal body temperature when necessary.