Question
Whish of the following diffuses fastest and which the slowest?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Give reasons for your answer.
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Give reasons for your answer.
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Answer
Solids diffuse the slowest as the particles in solids do not move from their fixed positions. Gases diffuse the fastest as the particles in gases move very quickly in all directions.
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