Question

Differentiate between Diffusion and osmosis. ​

Answer 1

Diffusion,

• It occurs in any medium

• Diffusing molecules may be solid, liquid or gaseous solutes

• Semi - permeable membrane is not required

Osmosis

• It occurs in liquid medium only

• It involves movement of solvent molecules only.

• Senior - permeable membrane is required

Answer 2

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$\bold{What\:is\:diffusion\:?}$

→ It is the net movement of particles from its higher concentration to its lower concentration.

$\bold{What\:is\:osmosis\:?}$

→ It is the net movement of water molecules from its higher concentration to its lower concentration through a semi permeable membrane.

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Conclusion : We can say that "Osmosis is a special case of diffusion."