Give differences between diffusion and osmosis.

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Diffusion Osmosis
$1$. This process can take place in any medium (solid,liquid,or gas). $1$. This process occurs only in a liquid medium.
$2$. The molecules undergoing diffusion may be in solid,liquid,or gaseous state. $2$. Only solvent molecules (usually water) undergo osmosis.
$3$. It can occur without or through a semipermeable membrane. $3$. It always takes place through a semipermeable membrane.
$4$. This process depends on the kinetic energy of the molecules participating. $4$. This process involves the movement of solvent molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential.
$5$. It establishes an equilibrium in the concentration of molecules throughout the medium. $5$. It does not necessarily equalize the concentration of solutes on both sides of the membrane.

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