2007-02-12 22:37:56 · 5 answers · asked by pam r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Diffusion is the process. Attention! Osmosis is somewhat opposite process! In fact, in this latter process, solvent particles spontaneously move from the lower concentration area of solute to the higher one (through a semipermeable membrane) in order, say, to equalize the presence of solvent inside the two sectors. Extremely important phenomenon in biology. On the contrary, you have to "force" the solvent to pass through a membrane the opposite way. This latter is said "reverse osmosis", technically used to deionize water.
2007-02-12 23:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Len M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion is the movement of a liquid or gas from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Osmosis is a type of diffusion, it is the diffusion of water.
2007-02-12 22:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by swivels7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion.
2007-02-12 22:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by beachblue99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osmosis.
2007-02-12 22:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquid and gasous particles
2007-02-12 22:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Liv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋