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I know that diffusion and molecular weight are reversely proportional, but i don't
understand why. Is it one of those things that i should just take note of, or is
there a simple explanation between the observation?
I am not entirely sure about this question. Diffusion however is the movement of molecules fron an area of high concentartion to an area of lower concentration. In a gravitational field the rate of diffusion depands upon the weight and size of the molecules
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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