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- Definition of Diffusion
- Definition of Osmosis
What is Diffusion?
Diffusion is defined as the movement of molecules of substances from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration of the molecules.
Diffusion occurs in all the states of matter; solid, liquid, and gaseous states. Diffusion is driven by concentration gradientA concentration gradient occurs in a solution or gas when the concentration of particles is higher in one area than in another. More which tends to adjust the component concentration until equilibrium is established.
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