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Hello Ariana! Molecular weight and diffusion are inversely proportional; the greater the molecular weight, the slower the rate of diffusion. In fact, certain molecules can never pass through membranes, thus protecting the cell. I am not sure I understand your theory and second question.
Facilitated diffusion is different from free diffusion in several ways. First, the transport relies on molecular binding between the cargo and the membrane-embedded channel or carrier protein. Second, the rate of facilitated diffusion is saturable with respect to the concentration difference between the two phases; unlike free diffusion which is linear in the concentration difference.