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In a chemical sense diffusion is a result of the energy of the system (temperature). The movement of the molecules (or atoms) allow them to disperse themselves amongst like sized particles. Diffusion is a slow process compared to convection - in other words dye spreads slowly through still water, quickly through stirred water. Diffusion is one of the major component of entropy a major component of thermo-dynamics.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDiffusion is driven by the system seeking to come to thermodynamic equilibrium. At constant temperature, when a concentration gradient exists, the chemical potentials of the regions of differing concentrations will be different and molecules will seek to migrate to establish the lowest potential energy - in other words - they diffuse. Because it is the difference in chemical potential that drives the diffusion and chemical potential is a function of both temperature and concentration,this can actually be used to drive separation by diffusion by imposing a thermal gradient over a region. Likewise, temperature gradients can sometimes be temporarily established in systems that were initially isothermal when diffusion occurs.
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What is the description of the process of diffusion?
During diffusion, the random motion of atoms causes them to spread out gradually.
Explain why diffusion is evidence for particle models?
Diffusion is evidence for particle models because it causes diffusions
What cellular process causes the movement of the oxygen into the cells from the blood?
Pizza
What type of membrane transport causes the depolarization phase of the action potential in neurons?
Diffusion
Why does diffusion take place faster when you heat the substance?
The acts as a catalyst to speed up the diffusion process, allowing the molecules to overcome it; the activation energy causes the reaction to proceed at the faster rate.
What led to the diffusion of the major religions?
The diffusion of major religions was influenced by factors such as trade routes, conquests, migrations, missionaries, and cultural exchange. As societies interacted with each other, they shared beliefs and practices, which contributed to the spread of religions across different regions. Additionally, the appeal of these religions' teachings and principles played a significant role in attracting new followers.
What is the description of the process of diffusion?
During diffusion, the random motion of atoms causes them to spread out gradually.
Explain why diffusion is evidence for particle models?
Diffusion is evidence for particle models because it causes diffusions
The diffusion of potassium out of a neuron causes it to experience?
repolarization
What process causes water to or leave cell?
diffusion
How does low temperature affect diffusion?
I'm pretty sure it would slow down the rate of diffusion, because higher tempuratures increase the rate of diffusion.
What causes oxygen to diffuse into the blood from the alveoli - simplest anwer?
A diffusion gradient.
What determines how molecules are distributed in diffusion?
The concentration gradient is what causes molecules to diffuse.
How do you use diffusion in a sentence?
The story will be out in public once it'll be diffused on the news this evening.
Which major religion was spread through migrant diffusion?
Christianity spread through migrant diffusion when European countries brought it when they settled in America.
What cellular process causes the movement of the oxygen into the cells from the blood?
Pizza
What principle causes the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the capillaries and the alveoli?
diffusion
