What is difference between diffusion and osmosis?
Osmosis | Diffusion |
1. Osmosis occurs in a semi-permeable membrane. | 1. Diffusion occurs without any membrane. |
2. Only diffusion of solvent molecule takes place. | 2. Allows the diffusion of both solute and solvent molecules. |
3. Osmosis occurs only in the case of liquid medium. | 3. Diffusion occurs in solids, liquids and gasses. |
4. Movement of particles occurs in a single direction. | 4. Movement of particles can occur in all directions due to absence of any membrane. |