Question

Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis.​

Answer 1

Answer:

In diffusion, particles move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached. In osmosis, a semipermeable membrane is present, so only the solvent molecules are free to move to equalize concentration.

Answer 2

Main Difference – Diffusion vs Osmosis

These are two processes that are involved in the transfer of material from one position to another. However, by definition they are very different from each other. The main difference between diffusion and osmosis can be identified by their definitions themselves. Diffusion is the net transfer of molecules/ material from a high concentration zone to a low concentration zone. Osmosis is the transfer of a solution through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration.