What Is the Difference Between Diffusion and Osmosis?
Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration, whereas osmosis is specifically the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
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In simple terms, diffusion applies to all kinds of molecules, while osmosis is like water's version of a VIP-only diffusion club!
Imagine diffusion as a crowded room slowly spreading out, but osmosis? That's water sneaking through a picky bouncer—to party with the salts!
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