How does temperature affect the rate of diffusion?

An increase in temperature increases the activation energy of the atoms or molecules and therefore increases their net movement across a partially permeable membrane, increasing the rate of diffusion. A decrease in temperature decreases the activation energy of the molecules or atoms and therefore decreases their net movement across a partially permeable membrane, decreasing the rate of diffusion.

AM
Answered by Aoife M. Biology tutor

40734 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How does vaccination prevent infection?


What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?


Explain active transport and give an example to demonstrate this in both plants and animals


Name 3 organelles found in animal cells.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences