Diffusion Flashcards

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Some factors that can influence diffusion are:

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Concentration:
Permeability:
Temperature:

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Concentration:

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the difference between concentrations

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Permeability:

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if something can get across a membrane

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Temperature:

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more energy equals a higher diffusion rate

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Diffusion:

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The movement of substance molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

will move until an equilibrium is met (concentration on both sides is equal)

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Rate of diffusion:

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how slowly or quickly solutes diffuse

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