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Describe osmosis and diffusion.
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Osmosis is the special case of diffusion involving water molecules. Water molecules move from areas of high water concentration to areas of low water concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.

Diffusion is a spontaneous movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration; it does not require energy.

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