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by Dr. Adalberto Metz DVM 6 min read

How did temperature affect the rate of diffusion?

The higher the temperature, the more kinetic energy the particles will have, so they will move and mix more quickly. The greater the surface area, the faster the rate of diffusion.

How does the temperature of the gas relate to the motion of the particles?

With an increase in temperature, the particles gain kinetic energy and move faster. The actual average speed of the particles depends on their mass as well as the temperature – heavier particles move more slowly than lighter ones at the same temperature.

What does increasing temp do to particles?

If the temperature is increased the particles gain more kinetic energy or vibrate faster. This means that they move faster and take more space.

What happens to the temperature of an object when the speed of its particles or molecules increases?

The faster the molecules of a substance move, the higher the kinetic energy, and the higher the temperature. The slower the molecules move, the lower the kinetic energy, and the lower the temperature.