Diffusion occurs when particles spread. They move from a region where they are in high concentration to a region where they are in low concentration. Diffusion happens when the particles are free to move. This is true in gases and for particles dissolved in solutions - but diffusion does not occur in solids.
What are three examples of diffusion?
Some examples of diffusion that occurs in our daily life are given below.
- The smell of perfumes/Incense Sticks.
- Opening the Soda/Cold Drinks bottle and the CO2 diffuses in the air.
- Dipping the tea bags in hot water will diffuse the tea in hot water.
- Small dust particles or smoke diffuse into the air and cause air pollution.
Where does simple diffusion occur in the body?
In the liver, waste material, urea, is excreted onto the blood by the process f simple diffusion. Similarly, in kidneys, removal of waste chemicals and toxins and absorption of water occurs via simple diffusion. A separate active transport also occurs in some parts of the kidneys.
