Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Diffusion Is True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning diffusion is true?

• A)Diffusion occurs only in gases.
• B)Diffusion occurs in solids and fluids.
• C)Diffusion is described by Boyle's law.
• D)The SI unit for the diffusion constant D is m/s².
• E)Diffusion occurs when molecules move from regions of lower concentration to regions of higher concentration.

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