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Describe the equilibrium potential of an element?
Is a condition in which the concentration of a substance is equal throughout a space.
How does stuff know when to stop diffusing?
Diffusion stops when the concentration of the diffusing substance is equal throughout the entire system. This is known as reaching equilibrium, where there is no longer a concentration gradient driving the diffusion.
What are the conditions that exists when diffusion of a particular substance is complete?
When diffusion of a particular substance is complete, the concentration of that substance will be equal throughout the entire system. This means there is no longer a concentration gradient for the substance to move along, and equilibrium has been reached. At this point, the substance will continue to move randomly but with no net change in concentration over time.
How does the absorbance of a substance relate to its concentration?
The absorbance of a substance is directly proportional to its concentration. This means that as the concentration of a substance increases, its absorbance also increases. This relationship is described by the Beer-Lambert Law, which states that absorbance is equal to the product of the substance's concentration, the path length of the light through the substance, and the molar absorptivity of the substance.
When there is no difference in the concentration of a substance from one area to another?
When there is no difference in concentration of a substance from one area to another, we refer to this as equilibrium. At equilibrium, there is an equal distribution of the substance, and there is no net movement of the substance in any particular direction.
What is movement of a substance from where there is a large amount to where there is a small amount of it?
Diffusion
How does the Concentration gradient of a substance affect the movement of that substance and the expenditure of energy?
A concentration gradient of a substance drives the movement of that substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. The steeper the concentration gradient, the faster the movement of the substance, requiring less energy to transport it. If the concentration on both sides of the gradient is equal, there is no net movement of the substance.
A concentration gradient ceases to exist when?
A concentration gradient ceases to exist when there is an equal distribution of a substance across a space or membrane. This equal distribution results in no net movement of the substance from one area to another, causing the concentration gradient to reach equilibrium.
The point at which a substance becomes evenly distributed throughout the solution and the concentration gradient disappears?
equilibrium
Why does simple diffusion end?
Diffusion is complete when there ceases to be a concentration gradient. For example diffusion has ended if the concentration of a substance is equal on the inside and outside of a permeable membrane, this state is also referred to as dynamic equilibrium.
The point at which a substance becomes evenly distributed throughout the solution and the concentration gradient disappears is called what?
The point at which a substance becomes evenly distributed throughout the solution is called equilibrium.
What is the movement of materials from a higher to a lower concentration?
The movement of materials from a higher concentration to a lower concentration is called diffusion. This process occurs spontaneously to reach equilibrium, where the concentration of the substance is the same throughout the system.
