Question

What is diffusion ? Give one example of diffusion of gases.

Answer 1

Common Examples of Diffusion. You can smell perfume because it diffuses into the air and makes its way into your nose. A teabag placed in a cup of hot water will diffuse into the water.

Answer 2

Movement of molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration or mixing of particles of different types of matter on their own is called diffusion.

Rate of diffusion increases with the increase in temperature.

Example - diffusion of smell of perfume in air which when diffuses and goes into your nose