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How long does it take for solids to diffuse?

The time it takes for solids to diffuse depends on various factors such as the size of the particles, temperature, concentration gradient, and the medium in which diffusion is taking place. In general, diffusion of solids can be a slow process compared to liquids or gases due to the limited movement of solid particles.


How can solids diffuse?

Solids can diffuse through a process called solid-state diffusion, where atoms or molecules migrate within the solid material without a change in the state of matter. Diffusion in solids usually happens at higher temperatures when there is enough thermal energy for atoms or molecules to move around. The rate of diffusion in solids is generally slower compared to liquids or gases.


Which of the following diffuse faster - honey sugar nitrogen gas?

Nitrogen gas will diffuse the fastest because gases diffuse more rapidly than liquids or solids due to their higher molecular speeds and lack of intermolecular forces that impede diffusion. Honey and sugar are viscous liquids and will diffuse more slowly due to their higher molecular weight and stronger intermolecular forces.


What describes the properties of solids liquids and gases in terms of the motion of particles?

Solid - Particles vibrate and rotate about a fixed position and do not diffuse measurably Liquid - Particles move freely in all directions slowly and diffuse slowly Gas - Particles move freely in all directions rapidly and diffuse rapidly


Which of the solids and liquids are non-polar?

Solids: Examples of non-polar solids include wax and plastic. Liquids: Examples of non-polar liquids include hexane and toluene.

Related Questions

Do solids and liquids diffuse at the same rate?

No. The particles in the solids have different mass as the particles in the liqiuds, so they diffuse at the different rate. but if their particles have the same rate, they will diffuse at the same rate.


What property easily changes in liquids but not in solids?

shape


Why are liquids easier to digest than solids?

It is harder to digest solids because you have to chew, then your body has to break everything in the solids down, for when you digest liquids it only has to take out proteins. Vince-liquid is easily digested but solids are not


Why convection currents can be set up in liquids and gases but not in solids?

Matter doesn't move easily in solids.


Do gases are more easily squashed than solids and liquids?

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Why do solids diffuse?

solids can diffuse but not in an easy way because they are to tightly packed together


Are Solids are easily compressible?

Solids are not easily compressible because there is little free space between particles. Source: http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html


Why liquids diffuse much faster than solid?

The intermolecular force of attraction between the particles of solid is greater than liquid and due to this minimum space is found between the particles of solid. That's why liquids diffuse much faster than solids.


Why do liquids flow easily while solids do not?

Liquids have weaker intermolecular forces compared to solids, allowing their molecules to move past each other more easily. In solids, the molecules are tightly packed and held in place by strong intermolecular forces, limiting their ability to flow.


How long does it take for solids to diffuse?

The time it takes for solids to diffuse depends on various factors such as the size of the particles, temperature, concentration gradient, and the medium in which diffusion is taking place. In general, diffusion of solids can be a slow process compared to liquids or gases due to the limited movement of solid particles.


Can solid diffuse into solids?

no


Do gas diffuse?

by cooling