Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
diffusion
A
transport that arises from the molecular agitation that exists in all systems above ab. 0 and from the simple statistical tendency for such agitation to carry more molecules out of regions of relatively high concentration than into such regions
2
Q
permeability
A
the ease with which the solute can move through the membrane by diffusion
3
Q
which two substances cannot be pumped?
A
water and oxygen
4
Q
diffusion equation
A
J=D(c1-c2)/x^2