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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Filtration and diffusion
Solution
Filtration and diffusion
| Filtration | diffusion |
| Filtration is the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating on it . | Diffusion is the movement of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration . |
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