2006-12-04 13:42:19 · 8 answers · asked by rina j 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
if there is space between the macromolecules, then yes. Remember that the definition of diffusion is movement of a substance from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration. If the solid is porous, then the liquid will move into the solid where there is less concentration of the liquid. If the solid does not have any pores, then no, there is no way for the liquid to diffuse into the solid.
2006-12-04 13:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by SolMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On an atomic level, yes it can. Such as mercury into iron, where atoms are diffusing.
I know polymer solvents left over from their production can diffuse out and evaporate from the plastic over time.
2006-12-04 21:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by fletchermse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, unless the solid substance is melted.
Well, I don't know. Does a sponge count?
Wait and see the other answers, but I think I'm right.
2006-12-04 21:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as a colloid, where neither substance diffuses
2006-12-04 21:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by TheJadeMonkee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water can soak into wood, a bit like the sponge.
Water can also diffuse into stone.
2006-12-04 22:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Eric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got any silver fillings in your teeth? Mercury is added to silver powder, and forms an amalgam which fuses the silver powder into a solid mass.
2006-12-04 21:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WATER is the universal solvent and given enough time will disolve anything and everything. As researchers have learned studying the Titanic, eventually there will be nomore wreck to explore.
2006-12-04 21:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by razor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, if you like freeze the liquid
2006-12-04 21:44:28 · answer #8 · answered by me_yes_me5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋