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what is Osmosis what is diffusion and differentiate between them

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Osmosis Diffusion
It is the movement of water particles. It is the movement of solute particle.
Occurs through a semi permeable membrane. Membrane is not required.
Movement from low concentration to high concentration of solute. Movement from high concentration to low concentration of solute..
It is associated with liquids. It is associated with solids, liquid and gases.
It occurs to short distances. It can occur to long distances.
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Mentioned above are the differences between osmosis and diffusion.
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