You already got it right, it's B which is diffusing faster.
Density = Mass / Volume
The greater the mass, the greater the density.
Since the density of A is larger, A has a larger mass and is heavier.
Now, as mass increases (or density increases), the rate of diffusion decreases. (inverse relationship)
So, lighter molecules diffuse faster!
Heavier, slower.
Your other problem already showed it to you.
CO has a molecular mass of (12+16) = 28
O2 has a molecular mass of (16+16) = 32
So, CO (which is lighter) diffuses faster!
I hope it helped! :)
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