Equal amounts of two solutes, A and B, are placed into the same beaker of water at the same time. Solute A reaches diffusion equilibrium faster than solute B. What is the most likely explanation for this observation?

A. The concentration gradient for A was greater than B.
B. Solute B is more soluble in water than solute A.
C. Solute A traveled a shorter distance than solute B.
D. The temperature was greater for solute A than solute B.
E. Solute A is smaller than solute B.


Answer: E

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