Lab Write Up

Diffusion and Osmosis Introduction: Atoms and molecules are constantly in motion. This kinetic energy causes the molecules to bump into each other and move in different directions. This motion is the fuel for diffusion. Diffusion is the random movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This will occur until the two areas reach a dynamic equilibrium. When this dynamic equilibrium is reached the concentration of molecules will be approximately equal and there will be no net movement of molecules after this point. The molecules will still be in motion but the concentrations will remain the same.