Diffusion occurs faster in gases than in liquids because _____.

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djverab [1.8K]4 years ago

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Explanation:

In liquids molecules are somewhat tigthly held together compared to gas molecules. It results decrease in kinetic energy of liquid molecules

While in gases, molecules are arranged in a zigzag pattern and move freely. Hence kinetic energy is more and diffusion rate is also more for gas molecules than liquid molecules.

zalisa [80]4 years ago

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Diffusion occurs faster in a gas than in liquids because in a liquid the molecules are closser together and in a gas they are farther appart

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