You light a scented candle in the guest bathroom. Within a few minutes you can already smell the candle's scent throughout the hallway. What process is occurring?

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The process occurring is simple diffusion, where the scent molecules move from an area of higher concentration (near the candle) to an area of lower concentration (the hallway) without the need for energy or assistance.

You Light a Scented Candle in the Guest Bathroom