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5.     Differentiate between the following:

             (d) Imbibition and Diffusion

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Imbibition Diffusion

Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solid colloids causing them to increase in volume. For example: absorption of water by seeds and dry woods

Diffusion refers to the movement of solute molecules along a concentration gradient                                                     
It takes place both in living and dead cells. It takes place in solids, liquids and gases.
It is a reversible process. It is not a reversible process.

 

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