Question 39 of 102 in States of Matter

Diffusion in gases

1 mark · Easy

What is the name given to the process by which the particles of a liquid or gas spread out and mix without stirring?

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Diffusion

Also accept: diffusing

Common mistakes: dissolving; evaporation

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B1 · 1 mark · States the correct term: diffusion.

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The name for this process is diffusion.

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