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Which factors affect the rate of molecular diffusion?
Which factors affect the rate of molecular diffusion?
- Viscosity, pressure, and concentration
- Temperature, viscosity, and size of the particles (correct)
- Temperature, pressure, and concentration
- Pressure, concentration, and size of the particles
What is the result of diffusion?
What is the result of diffusion?
- A gradual mixing of material (correct)
- A decrease in viscosity
- A decrease in temperature
- An increase in concentration gradient
When does molecular diffusion cease?
When does molecular diffusion cease?
- When the particles become larger
- When the concentrations are equal (correct)
- When the temperature decreases
- When the viscosity increases
What is the term used to describe the state when molecular diffusion has reached equilibrium?
What is the term used to describe the state when molecular diffusion has reached equilibrium?
In the absence of external net forces, what governs the motion of molecules after diffusion has reached equilibrium?
In the absence of external net forces, what governs the motion of molecules after diffusion has reached equilibrium?