Diffusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is diffusion?
A
The movement of a substance from a high concentration to a low concentration
2
Q
How does diffusion spread?
A
Through the air
3
Q
Why does Diffusion occur in liquids and gases?
A
Because when their particles collide randomly and move around
4
Q
Why is diffusion important to living things?
A
Because it’s how substances move in and out of a cell
5
Q
Why does Temperature affect diffusion?
A
Because the horror the gas or liquid, the faster diffusion happens since particles have more energy and move faster at higher temperatures
6
Q
Why does the type of substance affect diffusion?
A
Because substances diffuse quickly through gases than liquids since the particles in a gas are more spread out and move faster
