Master the Principles of Diffusion

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Can diffusion occur from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration? Provide an example.

Yes, diffusion can occur from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. An example is spinodal decomposition.

Define diffusion and describe the process.

Diffusion is the net movement of anything from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. It occurs due to a gradient in Gibbs free energy or chemical potential. The process is stochastic and can be used to model various real-life scenarios.

What drives diffusion?

Diffusion is driven by a gradient in Gibbs free energy or chemical potential.

In which fields, other than physics, is diffusion and its mathematical models used?

<p>Diffusion and its mathematical models are used in several fields beyond physics, such as statistics, probability theory, information theory, neural networks, finance, and marketing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name at least three fields where the concept of diffusion is widely used.

<p>The concept of diffusion is widely used in physics (particle diffusion), chemistry, biology, sociology, economics, statistics, data science, and finance (diffusion of people, ideas, data, and price values).</p> Signup and view all the answers