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The bromine vapors are heavier than air.

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Is bromine gas denser or less dense than air?

Bromine gas is denser than air. At room temperature and pressure, bromine gas is about 7 times denser than air.


Is the diffusion rate in oxygen and bromine the same?

No, the diffusion rate of oxygen and bromine is not the same. Oxygen, being a smaller and lighter molecule, diffuses faster than bromine, which is larger and heavier. This is based on Graham's law of diffusion, which states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass.


Are gasoline fumes heavier than air?

Bottled LPG is heavier than air That why it is recommended to place the gas bottle outside of the cabin. Any gas leaks from the bottle being inside, would collect in the bottom of the boat causing a very explosive mixture


Is chlorine gas heavier then air and why?

Yes, chlorine gas is about 2.5 times heavier than air. At standard conditions (pressure = 101.325 kPa and tenmperature = 15 degC), the density of chlorine gas is 3.04 kg/m3 and the density of air in 1.202 kg/m3. This means that chlorine gas will not 'rise' and tend to stay low on the ground. This causes many problems with ventilation.


Why is the gas sulfur hexafluoride heavier then air?

The density of a gas is propotional to its molecular weight. Air is composed of primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, which have molecular weights of about 28 g/mol and 32 g/mol respectively. Sulfur hexafluoride has a molecular weight of about 146 g/mol, which would make it roughly 5 times denser than air.