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The rate of diffusion in solids is very low for a few reasons. The particles are very tightly kept in bound positions. They are not free to move around.

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What phase of matter are most elements when they are at a very low temperature?

Most elements are solids when they are at very low temperatures.


Why do solids lack the property of diffusion?

Because diffusion involves the random movement of particles. In a solid, particles cannot move to an area of low concentration as the intermolecular forces are too great. So the particles stay tightly packed in a solid.


Why does the rate of diffusion taper off with higher amounts of glucose?

The rate of diffusion tapers off with higher amounts of glucose due to the principle of concentration gradient. As the concentration of glucose increases, the gradient between areas of high and low concentration decreases, resulting in slower diffusion rates. This is because diffusion is driven by the movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, and as the concentration levels equalize, the rate of diffusion decreases.


How would describe the relationship between concentration of dye and the rate of diffusion?

The rate of diffusion is directly proportional to the concentration of dye. Higher concentration gradients result in faster diffusion rates, as molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration in an attempt to reach equilibrium.


What is diffusion in liquid and in gas?

Diffusion in liquids is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration due to their random motion. In gases, diffusion is the mixing of gas molecules in a way that each gas becomes evenly distributed in the entire space available.

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What is diffusion is it liquid?

Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. It occurs in liquids, gases, and solids, as long as there is a concentration gradient present.


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What phase of matter are most elements when they are at a very low temperature?

Most elements are solids when they are at very low temperatures.


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Why do solids lack the property of diffusion?

Because diffusion involves the random movement of particles. In a solid, particles cannot move to an area of low concentration as the intermolecular forces are too great. So the particles stay tightly packed in a solid.


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.


Does air have a very low density?

Compared to liquids and solids, yes a very low density.


Why does the rate of diffusion taper off with higher amounts of glucose?

The rate of diffusion tapers off with higher amounts of glucose due to the principle of concentration gradient. As the concentration of glucose increases, the gradient between areas of high and low concentration decreases, resulting in slower diffusion rates. This is because diffusion is driven by the movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, and as the concentration levels equalize, the rate of diffusion decreases.


How would describe the relationship between concentration of dye and the rate of diffusion?

The rate of diffusion is directly proportional to the concentration of dye. Higher concentration gradients result in faster diffusion rates, as molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration in an attempt to reach equilibrium.


The spreading out of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called .?

diffusion


Diffusion in the states of matter?

Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. In gases, diffusion occurs rapidly due to the high kinetic energy of the particles. In liquids and solids, diffusion is slower but still occurs as particles move and spread out over time.


How does low temperature affect diffusion?

Low temperatures typically slow down the rate of diffusion by reducing the kinetic energy of particles, which results in decreased movement and collisions between molecules. This can lead to slower diffusion rates as particles have less energy to move through a medium.