What Are the Differences Between Diffusion and Osmosis?
Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, while osmosis specifically involves water molecules moving through a semi-permeable membrane.
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Osmosis needs a membrane; diffusion doesn't care!
Osmosis is just a special case of diffusion, focused on water. Diffusion is the broader concept.
Diffusion happens with any type of molecules, but osmosis only deals with water moving through a membrane.
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