Question

The end result of diffusion is an equal concentration, or equilibrium , of molecules on both sides of what?

Answer 1

the membrane

Diffusion will continue until the concentration gradient has been eliminated. Since diffusion moves materials from an area of higher concentration to the lower, it is described as moving solutes "down the concentration gradient. " The end result of diffusion is an equal concentration, or equilibrium , of molecules on both sides of the membrane. At equilibrium, movement of molecules does not stop. At equilibrium, there is equal movement of materials in both directions.