The Tendency for Molecules with Like Charges to Move Apart

question 31

Multiple Choice

 The tendency for molecules with like charges to move apart and molecules with opposite charges to move together is known as

• A) osmosis.
• B) diffusion.
• C) electrostatic pressure.
• D) equilibrium.

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