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First, we must understand what diffusion is! Diffusion is the movement of particles from a high concentration to a lower concentration, in order to reach equilibrium. Cells in particular need this to maintain homeostasis, or an internal equilibrium (stability).
Do you mean molecular size or composition, perhaps? Bigger particles are harder to move than smaller molecules. Additionally, physical constitution of a particle will affect the rate of diffusion. Think of a mouse squeezing under a door as compared to a rock, of the same size. A mouse will more easily be able to squeeze through the gap
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The rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to square root of its inverse of its molecular weight
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoi think you mean molecular mass. and bigger molecules diffuse slower than smaller molecules because fewer molecules can fit through the membrane.
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What three things can affect the rate of diffusion?
Diffusion refers to the process where substances from a highly concentrated area move to a place with a lower concentration. The three factors that affect the rate of diffusion are temperature, concentration gradient and the molecular weight of the substances.
How does pressure affect the rate of diffussion?
Higher pressures cause more molecular collisions which in turn causes a greater rate of diffusion. The opposite is also true - lower pressures cause a decreased rate of diffusion.
Does the number of villi on a cell affect the diffusion rate?
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Do substances diffuse in response to a stimulus?
Yes agitation can affect the rate of diffusion.
Infer the relationship between rate diffusion and molecular mass of a substance?
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Effect of molecular size on diffusion?
Molecular Diffusion Of Light
What factors affect the diffusion rate?
Diffusion refers to the process where substances from a highly concentrated area move to a place with a lower concentration. The three factors that affect the rate of diffusion are temperature, concentration gradient and the molecular weight of the substances.
What three things can affect the rate of diffusion?
Diffusion refers to the process where substances from a highly concentrated area move to a place with a lower concentration. The three factors that affect the rate of diffusion are temperature, concentration gradient and the molecular weight of the substances.
How does pressure affect the rate of diffussion?
Higher pressures cause more molecular collisions which in turn causes a greater rate of diffusion. The opposite is also true - lower pressures cause a decreased rate of diffusion.
What factor affects the rate of diffusion?
Diffusion refers to the process where substances from a highly concentrated area move to a place with a lower concentration. The three factors that affect the rate of diffusion are temperature, concentration gradient and the molecular weight of the substances.
How does molecular size affect diffusion rate?
Rate of diffusion is indirectly proportional to the molecular mass. This means that for a heavier particle, (i.e, higher molecular mass), the rate of diffusion is slower because they would have to travel the same distance with more energy compared to smaller molecules. Imagine a fat man trying to run and a slimmer man, the fat man would require more energy.Read more: What_is_the_relationship_between_the_rate_of_diffusion_and_the_molecular_mass_of_a_substance
What are the factors which affect rate of diffusion?
the factors which affect rate of diffusion is the factors that mixing one substance to another.
How shape affect the rate of diffusion?
diffusion, its annoying :) m.kk
How a change in medium water to gelatin would affect the rate of diffusion?
A change in medium water to Gelatin would affect the rate of diffusion dramatically. The change from water to gelatin would slow down the rate of diffusion.
What conditions affect diffusion?
Factors that may affect Diffusion rates are: Temperature, Concentration, Different tissue types, Molecular size, Surface area to volume ratio.
Does the number of villi on a cell affect the diffusion rate?
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How does osmosis and diffusion affect heart rate?
In general they don't.
