Question

Diffusion is a phenomenon which causes the spread of smell.

a. What is the relation between the rate of diffusion and states of substance?

b. What is the relation between diffusion and temperature?

c. Given an example from everyday life which shows relation between diffusion and temperature.

Answer 1

a. Rate of diffusion is more in gaseous state, less in solid state.

b. Rate of diffusion increases with increase in temperature.

c. The smell of hot food material spread quickly.