Which of the following statements regarding diffusion is false?
A) Diffusion is a result of the thermal energy of atoms and molecules.
B) Diffusion requires no input of energy into the system.
C) Diffusion occurs when particles spread from areas where they are less concentrated to areas where they are more concentrated.
D) Diffusion occurs even after equilibrium is reached and no net change is apparent.

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Diffusion occurs when particles spread from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration, not the other way around. Option C describes the opposite process of diffusion.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Diffusion Is False