A very simple question regarding diffusion

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of diffusion and identifies several statements about it. The first statement, that diffusion depends on the intrinsic kinetic energy of molecules, is deemed correct. The second statement, that diffusion continues until the concentrations are in equilibrium, is considered false as diffusion eventually stops even if movement continues. The third statement, about the direction of movement in diffusion, is identified as potentially true or false depending on the type of diffusion. The fourth statement, that simple diffusion depends on specific carrier proteins, is noted as false since it does not require carriers. The last statement, that diffusion is a random process, is confirmed as true.
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Hi I am doing an assignment and this question is actually really simple in a way, but I am not sure where I am getting this wrong.
Which of the following statements about diffusion is false? Choose All That Apply

Diffusion depends on the intrinsic kinetic energy of molecules.
Diffusion continues until the concentrations are in equilibrium.
In diffusion, molecules move from area of greater concentration to areas of lesser concentration.
Simple diffusion depends upon specific carrier proteins.
Diffusion is a random process.

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Basically, I know that the first choice is definitely correct because diffusion does depend on the intrinsic kinetic energy of molecules. The second choice I did not select in my initial answer, but I believe should be false because movement still continues AFTER equilibrium? The third choice, I believe I put true, but it might be false depending on which type of diffusion?? The fourth choice is definitely false because simple diffusion, unlike fascinated diffusion, doesn't require carriers. The last choice I believe is true because it is a random process.
 
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Diffusion is a net transport of the substance, so even if the movement continues (and it definitely does), diffusion stops at some point.
 

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