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Whish of the following diffuses fastest and which the slowest?

Solid, Liquid, Gas


Give reasons for your answer.

Diffusion takes place at the fastest rate in gases. The particles of gas have more kinetic energy due to that they move with high speed. Because of the movement of particles with high speed, gas diffuses most rapid.


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