Diffusion

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What happens to the coffee particles when coffee is added to hot water?

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They spread out.

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What is DIFFUSION?

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Diffusion is the process by which particles spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Front

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

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Random.

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What does a 'region with high concentration' mean?

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An area with a LARGE number of particles.

Front

_______ regulates what enters and leaves a cell.

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Cell Membrane.

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What is the process called when particles move from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?

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Active transport.

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What is the main driving force behind diffusion?

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Concentration gradient.

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What happens to the concentration of particles over time during diffusion?

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It becomes more uniform.

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What is an example of diffusion in everyday life?

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The smell of perfume spreading in a room.

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What is osmosis?

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A special type of diffusion involving water molecules.