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The rate of diffusion is least likely to increase with a decrease in temperature. Lower temperatures generally result in slower molecular movement, which reduces the kinetic energy of particles and hinders their ability to spread out. Other factors, such as higher concentration gradients, increased surface area, and greater temperature, tend to enhance the rate of diffusion.

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