Why diffusion occurs more quickly in gases?

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Solution

Gases can move more easily than liquids because intermolecular force of attraction is lesser in gases than in liquids.
So, diffusion of gases is faster than liquids.

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(a) What is meant by 'diffusion'? Give one example of diffusion in gases.

(b) Why do gases diffuse very fast?

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