Diffusion

Which states are molecules NOT able to diffuse?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

Which factors affect the rate of diffusion?

• Temperature

• Concentration Gradient

• Size of Particles

• Surface Area

The higher the temperature, particles will move more...

The greater the surface area, the faster the rate of diffusion.

• True!

• False!

• I don't know

Smaller/lighter particles will move more slowly.

• True!

• False!

• I dont know.

The greater the difference in concentration, the quicker the rate of diffusion.

• True!

• False!

• I don't know.

Molecules in liquids and gases are constantly _____ and bumping into each other.

Diffusion is the random movement of particles from an area of HIGH CONCENTRATION to an area of LOW CONCENTRATION.

• True!

• False!

• I don't know.