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Q.Difference between Diffusion and osmosis ??

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Answer 1

$\underline{\underline{\Huge\mathfrak{Diffusion:- }}}$

1. It occurs in any medium.

2. Diffusing molecules may be solid, liquid or gaseous solutes.

3. Semi-Permeable membrane is not required.

$\underline{\underline{\Huge\mathfrak{Osmosis:- }}}$

1. It occurs in liquid medium only.

2. It involves movement of solvents molecules only.

3. Semi-Permeable membrane is required.

Answer 2

diffusion

it is the movement of gases from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

osmosis

it is the movement of water from high concentration to a region of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.