Diffusion

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  • Created on: 07-11-12 19:48
Define Diffusion
Diffusion is the spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration
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Where does diffusion happen?
Solutions and gases
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Why does this happen here?
Because of the free particles
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The bigger the difference in concentration
The faster the diffusion rate
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What is the relevance of cell membranes to diffusion?
Dissolved substances can move in and out of cells by diffusion
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Where does diffusion happen?

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Solutions and gases

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The bigger the difference in concentration

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Matthew

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Good quiz - not much more you need to know about diffusion really

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