The intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own is called 

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  1. Osmosis 
  2. Brownian motion 
  3. Diffusion 
  4. Conductance 

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Option 3 : Diffusion 
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The correct answer is Diffusion

Explanation:

  • Diffusion is the process by which particles of one substance spread out and mix with particles of another substance without any external force.
  • This process occurs due to the random movement of particles, leading to their spontaneous intermixing.
  • Diffusion involves the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration directly through the lipid bilayer without the assistance of any other molecules.
  • It does not require energy or specific interaction with membrane proteins.

Other Options:

  • Osmosis: This is a specific type of diffusion that involves the movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration. It is not a general mixing of different types of matter.
  • Brownian motion: This refers to the random movement of particles suspended in a fluid (liquid or gas) resulting from their collision with fast-moving molecules in the fluid. While it involves particle movement, it does not describe the intermixing of different types of matter.
  • Conductance: This term refers to the ability of a material to conduct electric current. It is not related to the mixing of different types of matter.
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