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I think the word you're looking for is osmosis. Water with different ionic or molecular concentrations will move toward equilibrium.

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How do diffusion and osmosis differ from one another?

Diffusion and osmosis differ because diffusion is the process by which molecules spread out, or move from areas with high concentration to low concentration, and osmosis is the diffusion of water. Osmosis is a type of diffusion relating to water. It is usually used to describe the diffusion of water across a membrane (such as the cell membrane). Osmosis is also defined as the flow of solvent from a region of higher pressure toward a region of low pressure.


Why had the colour spread throught the water at the end of your experiment?

becuase of diffusion


What is the movement of molecules from crowded areas to less crowded areas called?

Diffusion, in general. If it's applying to water it's called Osmosis.


How does the bulk flow of filtrate into the capsule differ from diffusion?

The bulk flow of filtrate is a type of diffusion. Diffusion is a broad category of distribution of a substance within another substance. Diffusion can be specific or general in location and rate of flow.


What term refers to the spread of ideas innovations and inventions and patterns and behavior?

The term that refers to the spread of ideas, innovations, inventions, and patterns of behavior is "cultural diffusion." This process occurs when cultural items, such as beliefs, practices, and technologies, are transmitted from one society or social group to another. Cultural diffusion can happen through various means, including trade, migration, and communication, leading to the exchange and blending of cultures.

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What term means diffusion of water?

osmosis


What term means the diffusion of water?

Osmosis is the term that describes the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane. It involves the movement of water molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.


What is the different in osmosis and diffusion?

Diffusion is the transport of materials from a high concentration to an area of low concentration across a gradient.Osmosis is the term used for the diffusion of water.


What is the term for traits being spread from one culture to another?

Cultural diffusion


Is water running off a hill into a stream diffusion?

Diffusion is to spread something more widely. Water entering in to the confines of a stream is not being spread widely. So I don't think that diffusion is the correct term.


What is the term for the spread of ideas customs and technology from one people to another?

cultural diffusion


What term refers to diffusion of water molecules through a selectively preamble membrane?

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane to equalise osmotic pressure.


A special form of diffusion that applies only to water?

Osmosis is the special form of diffusion that applies only to water. It is the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semipermeable membrane.


Which term refers to the movement of water molecules through a selectively permable membrane?

diffusion


What is the term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable?

The term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane is osmosis. Osmosis is when the molecules of a solvent move from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one. This equalizes the concentrations on each side of the member.


What term describes the diffusion of the water through a semipermeable membrane down a concentration gradient?

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules down a concentration gradient through a semi-permeable membrane


What term refers to the movement of molecules from a higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

Diffusion, a form of passive transport, is the movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration. Osmosis is a special case involvement the movement of water from an area of higher concentration of water molecules to an area of lower concentration of water molecules. It takes place in all three states of matter-Solids, liquids and gases.