Diffusion Flashcards

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Diffusion

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Is the movement from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentration

It can happen in both gases and liquids

It can also happen in materials-cell membranes (they are partially-permeable)

(Water,Glucose,

Does not require any

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If particles are left alone randomly

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They’ll move randomly

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What increases the rate of diffusion

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A Higher temperature
A higher concentration
A large surface area (which means more particles can fit on it)

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