Differentiate between the following: Imbibition and Diffusion.
(N/A) Imbibition and Diffusion
| Imbibition | Diffusion |
| $(1)$ Imbibition is a special type of diffusion where water is absorbed by solids and colloids, causing an enormous increase in volume. | $(1)$ Diffusion is the passive movement of particles, ions, and molecules along the concentration gradient. |
| $(2)$ It specifically involves the absorption of water by hydrophilic substances. | $(2)$ It involves the movement of solids, liquids, and gases. |
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