What must be true for diffusion of a solute to occur across a partition that separates two compartments?

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Amira Zhang

27 November, 19:11

What must be true for diffusion of a solute to occur across a partition that separates two compartments?

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Jesus Humphrey · Answer 1

The following must be true for diffusion of a solute to occur across a partition that separates two compartments

The partition is semi permeable

There is concentration gradient across the partition

The process is known as Osmosis

Explanation:

Diffusion is the migration of particles of a substance, liquid or gas, from a region of high concentration to a region of lower concentration and it only occurs where there is a concentration gradient for example spraying a perfume at a corner of a room, the spray sent spreads across the room as there is a concentration gradient

Osmosis is the movement or diffusion of solvent molecules across a semi permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration to create a balanced concentration of solute on both sides of the compartment.