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Homework Statement
Calculate the flux of oxygen across a square centimeter membrane [2[tex]\mu[/tex], or 2x10 [tex]^{-6}[/tex]m thick if the concentration on the right hand side of the membrane is 4mL/L and on the left side is 2mL/L.
Homework Equations
fick's first law of diffusion
Flux = dC/dx = D[C2-C1] where D is the molecular diffusion constant
molecular diffusion constant for oxygen = 3x10^-5
The Attempt at a Solution
Using the first eq, I took the difference in the concentrations, and divided it by the thickness of the membrane. [4mL/L-2mL/L]/ 2[tex]\mu[/tex], which resulted in a flux of 1x10[tex]^{6}[/tex]... however, the equation did not take into account the molecular diffusion constant of oxygen, which was provided in the problem. So then I tried the second equation. 3x10[tex]^{-5}[/tex]x[4mL/L - 2mL/L]= 6x10[tex]^{-5}[/tex]. however, the second equation does not take into account the thickness of the membrane (dx). I am totally lost and have no idea what to do. please help thanks!
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