what is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?
2007-01-18 15:57:15 · 3 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
osmosis is the movement of WATER molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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2007-01-18 16:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by ducky blue17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion is just a broader term than osmosis.
Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Osmosis is just one kind of diffusion: the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane. Osmosis HAS to be water, and it HAS to be through a membrane.
2007-01-19 00:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually they are both the same, except osmosis is related to plants and water, while diffusion involves any kind of filter and liquid
2007-01-19 00:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋