Factors Affecting the Diffusion Rate: Temperature

This image shows the diffusion of food dye in hot water compared to cold water. The dye diffuses faster in the hot water than in the cold water. To learn more about this, see the Factors Affecting the Diffusion Rate interactive scrollable.

Topics

  • Diffusion rate
  • molecular size
  • temperature
  • viscosity
  • Higher concentration
  • Lower concentration
  • Diffusion
  • Equilibrium