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Diffusion equilibrium

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noun

The state in which the concentrations of the diffusing substance in the two compartments are the same or become equal.


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Dynamic Equilibrium

... I went to the dictionary section there wasn't a defenition for dynamic equilibrium. I'm trying to be helpful so I figured I'd post it here just in case anyone ever needs it. DYNAMIC EQULIBRIUM: The result of diffusion where there is continuous movement of particles but no overall charge ...

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by aslansfriend93
Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:09 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dynamic Equilibrium
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Views: 753

Re: HoMeWoRk HeLp

... in beaker 'A.' The water diffused into the tubing until it reached equilibrium, while the molasses remained unchanged due to it being unable to diffuse across the tubing (or would the water diffusion through it affect it?) 5. Describe and account for any changes that occurred ...

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by HAiKUGiRL
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:39 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HoMeWoRk HeLp
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Effect of osmosis in potato cells

... case, solute is salt. It can increase membrane permeability and cause diffusion of substances from the sap and salt into the sap until new equilibrium is achieved. However, I do not think diffusion will affect osmosis on the whole ...

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by Cat
Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:33 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Effect of osmosis in potato cells
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Views: 3439

Re: HELP ME PLEAS!!!! OSMOSIS AND DIFFUSION

Osmosis - diffusion of solvent (for simplicity sakes let's say water) through cell membrane from a ... concentration to low concentration untill there is equal concentration on either side (equilibrium). Diffusion - same idea but molecules and particles traveling from high concentration ...

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by Darwin420
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:08 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: HELP ME PLEAS!!!! OSMOSIS AND DIFFUSION
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Views: 951

Its the Freshman again !! I NEED HELP ON OSMOSIS

... finally stop as the pressure on the solution side becomes such that the diffusion in each direction is equal. Osmosis can also be explained via the ... happens, the solvent loses entropy while the solution gains entropy. Equilibrium, hence maximum entropy, is achieved when the entropy gradient ...

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by dipjyoti
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:18 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Its the Freshman again !! I NEED HELP ON OSMOSIS
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