I describe the movement of matter from one place to another, often influenced by temperature. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how smells spread in a room.
Answer
Diffusion
Explanation
Diffusion is the process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kinetic energy.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Diffusion.
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