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Diffusion Science Worksheet

Explore the process of diffusion with this interactive worksheet for Grade 5 science students.

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Diffusion Science Explorations

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to the details about diffusion.

1. What is diffusion?

a

The movement of particles from a low concentration to a high concentration.

b

The movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration.

c

The mixing of liquids only.

d

The separation of particles.

2. Which of the following is an example of diffusion?

a

A ball rolling down a hill.

b

Sugar dissolving in hot water.

c

The smell of perfume spreading across a room.

d

A plant growing towards sunlight.

3. Diffusion happens when particles move from an area of high   to an area of low  .

4. The process of diffusion does not require any   from the cell.

5. Imagine you spray air freshener in one corner of a room. Explain how the smell eventually reaches the other side of the room using the concept of diffusion.

6. Diffusion only occurs in gases.

T

True

F

False

7. The particles involved in diffusion are always moving.

T

True

F

False

8. Observe the image below showing diffusion with ink. Describe what you see happening in the water over time.

Diffusion with ink in water