Question

Differentiate between the following.
1. Osmosis and diffusion​

Answer 1

Diffusion is the movement of gases from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. It takes place in Oxygen and Carbon dioxide.

Diffusion cannot be stopped or reversed. Osmosis is the movement of particles from higher water concentration to lower water concentration through a semi-permiable membrane.

Osmosis, the spontaneous passage or diffusion of water or other solvents through a semipermeable membrane (one that blocks the passage of dissolved substances