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Diffusion — rate and factors

GCSE · Chemistry · OCR · C1Particles — atoms, elements, compounds, kinetic theory, states of matter

Question

OCR J258/01 — Foundation/Higher

Bromine gas is released at one end of a sealed glass tube. After 5 minutes, the brown bromine colour extends 8 cm along the tube.

(a) Define diffusion. (2 marks)

(b) Suggest two changes to the experiment that would cause the bromine to travel further in 5 minutes. (2 marks)

(c) A student claims: "Diffusion only happens in gases." Evaluate this claim. (2 marks)

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