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Brownian motion is the random motion of particles in a solution resulting from their collisions. Diffusion happens as more and more collisions happen between the particles, they become more interspersed with each other.

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Brownian motion differs from diffusion most significantly in that diffusion results in a net transfer of material from one location to another on a macro scale, while Brownian motion is randomly directed motion of molecules and similarly sized particles and does not result in net mass transfer from one place to another.

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Brownian Motion- this refers to the random irregular movement of particles.

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The process is called kinetic energy witch is the Random movement of atoms or molecules.

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The random motion and collision of molecules in solution is called what?

Brownian movement also called Brownian motion I have the same exact question in my anatomy and physiology class <zeldatutor>I think it might also be called thermal energy<zeldatutor>


What is random collision of diffusing molecules?

The random spreading of molecules is referred to as diffusion. Diffusion occurs due to the movement of particles in gases or liquids. An example of diffusion is putting a drop of red food coloring in a glass of water and observing how the water becomes red-colored.


What is the term for mixing gases or liquid molecules by random molecular motion?

Gases and liquids are called fluids.Due to the kinetic energy of the atoms/molecules of the fluids they vibrate hence result in a contant mixing or motion of the molecules. Experiments which prove the motion-Brownian motion,Smoke cell


How do you perform and observe brownian motion in the lab?

By combining any two visually distinct liquids, such as water and a drop of food coloring. Brownian motion is the constant motion of molecules, so if you fill a clear glass with water and then place one drop of food coloring into the water, you can watch as the food coloring diffuses throughout the water by Brownian motion.


What causes particles of a solid to become arranged in a random manner?

I would guess that you are referring to Brownian motion. When a fine dust is spread on the surface of water you can observe the motion of the dust particles through a microscope as they are struck by water molecules.