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Diffusion |
movement of any molecule from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |
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Chemists have said all molecules exhibit..... |
Kinetic energy |
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What are some examples of molecules that can diffuse? |
Water/Ions/Minerals/Gases/Molecules associated with odor |
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Osmosis |
movement of strictly water molecules from area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a biological membrane |
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What is the diffusion of water into the atmosphere called? |
Evaporation |
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Why is osmosis a special case of diffusion? |
It is the diffusion of water, but across a biological membrane |
