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Crystals of dye, when placed in a beaker of water, eventually spread evenly throughout the water. This is an example of

A.
osmosis.

B.
active transport.

C.
diffusion.

D.
phagocytosis.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. diffusion.

The dye molecules move from an area of higher concentration (near the crystal) to lower concentration throughout the water until they are evenly distributed — a passive process requiring no energy.