The difference between reverse osmosis and diffusion are as follows:
Osmosis |
Diffusion |
Osmosis can occur only in a liquid medium. |
Diffusion can occur in any type of medium. |
It is a biological process. |
It is a physical process. |
Semi-permeable membrane involved. |
Semi-permeable does not involve. |
It involves the movement of the solvent molecules only. |
It involves the movement of solid, liquid, and gases. |
Sweating from the body, releasing water from cucumber by adding salt are some common examples. |
The release of the aroma of the flower, spreading of perfumes in the room are some examples. |