Overtime, a latex balloon will lose its shape and buoyancy. Which process can be used to explain why this occurs?
A)sublimation
B)condensation
C)effusion
D)diffusion

Question

Overtime, a latex balloon will lose its shape and buoyancy.  Which process can be used to explain why this occurs?
A)sublimation
B)condensation
C)effusion
D)diffusion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Effusion explains the process through which gas particles pass through a tiny opening from an area of higher pressure (inside the balloon) to an area of lower pressure (outside the balloon), leading to the loss of helium or air and causing the balloon to deflate over time.

Overtime, a Latex Balloon Will Lose Its Shape and Buoyancy