Diffusion Flashcards
1
Q
Diffusion is …?
A
The movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration
2
Q
What is a hill of different concentration?
A
Down a concentration gradient
3
Q
Does diffusion require energy, yes or no?
A
NO (it doesn’t require energy)
4
Q
What affects the rate of diffusion?
A
The distance that diffusion happens over.
5
Q
The steeper the concentration gradient the ….. diffusion is?
A
Faster
6
Q
How does the surface of the area of the membrane affect the rate of diffusion?
A
The larger the surface the faster the rate of diffusion.
