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Diffusion and Osmosis Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is diffusion?

a)

The movement of particles from lower to higher concentration

b)

The movement of particles from higher to lower concentration

c)

The movement of water through a membrane

d)

The movement of particles against a concentration gradient

2.

What happens to the scent particles of an air freshener when released into a room?

a)

They remain in one spot

b)

They sink to the floor

c)

They collide with air particles and spread throughout the room

d)

They all move to the ceiling

3.

Which factor does NOT increase the rate of diffusion?

a)

Increasing temperature

b)

Increasing pressure

c)

Decreasing concentration gradient

d)

Stirring the mixture

4.

What is a concentration gradient?

a)

The process of particles spreading out evenly

b)

The difference in concentration between two areas

c)

The speed at which particles move

d)

The color change in a solution

5.

How do oxygen and carbon dioxide move in and out of cells?

a)

Through active transport

b)

By diffusion

c)

By osmosis

d)

Through endocytosis

6.

Why do cucumbers lose water when placed in a salt solution?

a)

The salt absorbs the water

b)

Water moves out to balance the concentration

c)

Salt particles enter the cucumber

d)

The cucumber cells break down

7.

What role does the cell membrane play in diffusion?

a)

It blocks all substances

b)

It allows all substances to pass freely

c)

It selectively allows certain substances to pass through

d)

It transports particles against the gradient

8.

Which of the following best describes osmosis?

a)

Movement of particles from a higher to a lower concentration

b)

Movement of water from a lower to a higher concentration

c)

Movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane

d)

Movement of particles in response to temperature

9.

What is the effect of heating on particle movement during diffusion?

a)

Particles move slower

b)

Particles move faster

c)

Particles stop moving

d)

Particles move in a circular motion

10.

In which process is diffusion NOT involved?

a)

Oxygen entering blood cells

b)

Carbon dioxide leaving muscle cells

c)

Food coloring spreading in water

d)

Sodium pumped out of nerve cells