Question 16
Structure of Matter and Kinetic TheoryA few grains of table salt were put in a cup of cold water, kept at constant temperature and left undisturbed. Eventually all the water tasted salty. This action is due to
- A.convection
- B.osmosis
- C.capillarity
- D.diffusion
- E.conductivity
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (diffusion)
Explanation
The dissolved salt particles spread out on their own from where they are concentrated to the rest of the water by random motion. This is diffusion.