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Understanding Diffusion

A Grade 6 science worksheet covering the basics of diffusion, including definitions, examples, and factors affecting its rate.

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Understanding Diffusion

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This process happens naturally and doesn't require any energy.

1. What is diffusion?

a

Movement of particles from low to high concentration

b

Movement of particles from high to low concentration

c

Movement of water only

d

Movement that requires energy

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

a

A ball rolling down a hill

b

Sugar dissolving in water

c

The smell of perfume spreading through a room

d

Water freezing into ice

3. Diffusion occurs 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 or system.

5. Diffusion only happens in gases.

T

True

F

False

6. Heating a substance can make diffusion happen faster.

T

True

F

False

7. 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.

This image shows molecules moving in a simple diffusion process.

Diagram of simple diffusion molecule movement

8. Based on the image and your understanding of diffusion, describe what is happening to the molecules over time.