Concept:
Diffusion is the movement of atoms, ions, or molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Step 1: In solids, atoms can move through vacancies, interstitial sites, or lattice defects.
Step 2: The driving force for diffusion is usually the difference in concentration between two regions.
Step 3: This difference is called concentration gradient.
\[
\text{Concentration gradient}=\frac{dC}{dx}
\]
Step 4: Particles move in such a way as to reduce this concentration difference.
Therefore, diffusion in solids occurs mainly due to:
\[
\boxed{\text{Concentration gradient}}
\]