A perfume bottle is dropped in the corner of a room. The odor of the perfume can be detected on the other side of the room. Which statement best describes this observation?

Particles are moving from regions of high concentration to low concentration.

Particles are moving from regions of low concentration to high concentration.

Particles are moving through a small opening into a smaller volume.

Particles are moving through a small opening into a larger volume.

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Chemistry

Macey Macdonald

6 March, 15:14

A perfume bottle is dropped in the corner of a room. The odor of the perfume can be detected on the other side of the room. Which statement best describes this observation?

Particles are moving from regions of high concentration to low concentration.

Particles are moving from regions of low concentration to high concentration.

Particles are moving through a small opening into a smaller volume.

Particles are moving through a small opening into a larger volume.

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Courtney · Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices is the first option. Particles are moving from regions of high concentration to low concentration. Gases tend to diffuse due to concentration gradient. Diffusion is generally cause by concentration gradient to achieve equilibrium. It moves from high concentration to low concentration.