What is diffusion?

A Movement of particles from low to high concentration

B Movement of particles from high to low concentration

C Active transport requiring energy

D Cell division

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Diffusion is the passive movement of particles from areas of high concentration to low concentration.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is diffusion?" is Option B: Movement of particles from high to low concentration.

The other options — A) Movement of particles from low to high concentration, C) Active transport requiring energy, D) Cell division — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Diffusion is the passive movement of particles from areas of high concentration to low concentration.

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What is diffusion?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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