Is Osmosis Diffusion?
While both involve movement of molecules, osmosis specifically refers to water moving through a semi-permeable membrane, whereas diffusion is more general.
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Technically, osmosis is a type of diffusion, but it's special because it's all about water moving through a membrane!
Think of osmosis as a VIP member of the diffusion club, focusing just on water and membranes.
Nope, osmosis is its own thing鈥攊t's about water moving through a membrane while diffusion can involve any molecules spreading out.
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