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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Diffusion is slowest in solid particles because

  • A. solid particles have more kinetic energy than the particles of liquids and gases
  • B. solid particles have less kinetic energy than the particles of liquids and gasesCorrect
  • C. solid particles have less restrictions in their movement than liquid and gas particles
  • D. the particles in solids are far apart and the cohesive forces between them are negligible

Explanation

Diffusion occurs slowest in solid particles because solid particles have less kinetic energy than the particles of liquids and gases.

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