The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Diffusion and Osmosis. Difference # Diffusion: 1. It is the movement of all types of substances from the area of their higher free energy to the area of their lower free energy. 2. Diffusion can operate in any medium. 3. Diffusion is applicable to all types of substances— solids, liquids [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Evaporation and Transpiration. Difference # Evaporation: 1. Water vapours are formed at the free surface of water. 2. It takes place at the surface of non-living objects. 3. It is a physical process which is controlled by the environmental conditions like relative humidity and air current. 4. Evaporation stops when [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Diffusion Pressure Deficit and Water Potential. Difference # Diffusion Pressure Deficit: 1. It is an old term coined by Meyer (1938) which is synonym with water potential. 2. It has positive value, e.g., 5 atm. 3. Diffusion pressure deficit is the reduction in diffusion pressure of solvent in a system [...]