Diffussion

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What does permeable mean?

Back

Permeable means that things can pass through.

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How is the movement of particles described?

Back

The movement of particles is random, resulting in the particles being spread throughout the container.

Front

Where is there a low concentration of dye in a cup?

Back

At the bottom of the cup.

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What is a solute?

Back

A solute is a substance dissolved in another substance.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

Diffusion is the process where particles move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A solvent is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is concentration?

Back

Concentration refers to the amount of a substance in a given volume of solution.

Front

What is a concentration gradient?

Back

A concentration gradient is the difference in concentration of a substance between two areas.

Front

What happens during osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is equilibrium in the context of diffusion?

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Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of a substance is equal throughout a space.