| 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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