What is osmosis?
When molecules of solvent pass through a membrane from a higher to lower concentration of ions.
What is diffusion?
When something is spread.
What is the difference between the two?
Osmosis is all about water molecules while diffusion is about anything going from high to low concentration.
Is energy used in either process?
None of the require energy.
What is concentration gradient? Give an example.
Concentration is the gradual change in the concentration of solvents. An example is osmosis.
How do the terms solvent and solute fit in learning about osmosis and diffusion?
A solvent is what the liquid is when it is being dissolved and solute is the solution dissolved in the solvent.
Is water always a solvent?
No, because another example of a solvent is an alcohol solution.
