DIFFUSION

YEAR 9
LO:

•To explain how the rate of diffusion

depends on the mass of the
molecules and temperature.
 LO: TO EXPLAIN HOW THE RATE OF DIFFUSION DEPENDS
ON THE MASS OF THE MOLECULES AND TEMPERATURE.

• Task 1: Investigate the factors that affect the diffusion rates by reading the material
provided in the links. Prepare a short presentation summarizing your findings.
• https://www.excellup.com/classnine/sciencenine/matternine_1_diffusion.aspx
• Presentation should not be more than 3 slides.
• Points to be included: Definition of diffusion, factors affecting diffusion, Cite examples
of how bromine and nitrogen dioxide diffuses, ammonia and hydrochloric acid
diffusion (can watch the video on slide No. 5) , include 2 real-life examples for
diffusion.
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LO: TO EXPLAIN HOW THE RATE OF DIFFUSION
DEPENDS ON THE MASS OF THE MOLECULES AND
TEMPERATURE.

• Task 2: With the help of the PheT Interactive simulations,

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https://www.labxchange.org/library/items/lb:LabXchange:2b695594:lx_simulati
on:1
arrive at conclusions about the factors that affect the diffusion rates.
ALSO WATCH THE VIDEO ON SLIDE NO. 5 if needed
• Write observations about the factors that affect diffusion including:
concentration gradient, temperature, size and mass of particles; and solve the
worksheet given.
LO: TO EXPLAIN HOW THE RATE OF DIFFUSION DEPENDS ON THE MASS OF THE
MOLECULES AND TEMPERATURE.

NOTE YOUR
OBSERVATION.
WORKSHEET FOR TASK 2
LO: TO EXPLAIN HOW THE RATE OF DIFFUSION DEPENDS
ON THE MASS OF THE MOLECULES AND TEMPERATURE.

• Task 3: Watch the video related to diffusion and

the factors that affect it. Worksheets related to the
video content to be completed in pairs.
WORKSHEET FOR TASK 3
AFL

• 1. Movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower

concentration is called ………………………
• 2. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of diffusion?
A) Temperature
B) Particle Size
C) Color of the particles
D) Concentration Gradient

• 3. In which state of matter does diffusion occur the fastest?

A) Solid B) Liquid C) Gas D) Diffusion occurs at the same rate in all states
• 4. What does a higher concentration gradient indicate?

A) Faster diffusion B) Slower diffusion C) No diffusion D) Change in the state of matter

5. The molecular masses of 4 gases are :
Carbondioxide - 44,
Methane -16,
Nitrogen - 28,
Oxygen - 32.
Put these gases in order of their rate of diffusion, with the fastest first.