What is the term for the passive movement of gas molecules from a high partial pressure to an area of low partial pressure until equilibrium is reached?

A. pressure gradient
B. osmosis
C. diffusion
D. active transport

Answer: C

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A) 5—10 minutes. B) 10—20 minutes. C) 20—30 minutes. D) an hour.

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