CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.2.1 Diffusion Using Kinetic Particle Questions

Use random particle motion and concentration gradients to explain diffusion and Brownian motion.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • define and identify diffusion as movement from higher to lower concentration
  • explain Brownian motion using random bombardment by smaller particles
  • explain how temperature affects diffusion rate
  • distinguish diffusion, dissolving and related physical processes

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 1.2.1 Diffusion Using Kinetic Particle Questions question 1

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Which description of Brownian motion is correct?

A

random movement of particles due to bombardment by larger particles

B

random movement of particles due to bombardment by smaller particles

C

random movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration

D

random movement of particles from a low concentration to a high concentration

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