Question

write the difference between osmosis and diffusion.

Answer 1

Differences Between Osmosis and Diffusion. In osmosis movement of molecules takes place through a semi-permeable membrane. In diffusion there is no role of semi-permeable membrane. ... It involves passage of solvent as well as solute molecules from one region to the other.

Answer 2

it that diffusion refers to the movement of any chemical from one place to another, whereasosmosis exclusively refers to the movement of water across a membrane. also diffusion is the movement of molecules (solute or particles).