Factors Affecting the Diffusion Rate: Molecular Size

This question asks the learner to predict whether larger or smaller molecules would diffuse faster and reach the molecule detector first. 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