JAMB Physics 2005 Question 44

Question 44

Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory

The process whereby the molecules of different substances move randomly is called

  1. A.surface tension.
  2. B.diffusion.
  3. C.capillarity.
  4. D.osmosis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (diffusion.)

Explanation

Diffusion is the random movement of molecules that makes different substances spread into each other.