5 Questions
What drives diffusion?
Gradient in Gibbs free energy or chemical potential
In which direction does diffusion generally occur?
From a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
What kind of process is diffusion?
Stochastic process
In which fields, beyond physics, is diffusion used?
Statistics, probability theory, information theory
What is the driving force for diffusion in spinodal decomposition?
Gradient in Gibbs free energy or chemical potential
Study Notes
Diffusion
- Diffusion is driven by a concentration gradient, where particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
- Diffusion generally occurs from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, resulting in uniform distribution.
- Diffusion is a passive transport process, meaning it does not require energy input.
- Beyond physics, diffusion is used in fields such as biology, chemistry, engineering, and geology to understand various phenomena.
Diffusion in Spinodal Decomposition
- In spinodal decomposition, the driving force for diffusion is the reduction of free energy, which occurs when the system segregates into distinct phases.
Test your knowledge of diffusion with this quiz. Explore the concept of movement of dissolved species from regions of high to low concentration and the factors driving this process.
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