Student Exploration Diffusion

Directions: Follow the instructions to go through the simulation. Respond to the questions and prompts in the orange boxes. Vocabulary : absolute zero, controlled experiment, diffusion, dynamic equilibrium, Kelvin scale, kinetic energy Prior Knowledge Question (Do this BEFORE using the Gizmo .) Have you ever smelled microwave popcorn? The oddly enticing scent can fill a whole house. How do you think the smell of popcorn spreads through the air? Gizmo Warm-up Smells are carried by tiny par...