When Two Solutions That Differ in Solute Concentration Are Placed

question 56

Multiple Choice

When two solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a selectively permeable membrane, and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will ________.

• A)exhibit a net movement to the side with lower water concentration
• B)exhibit a net movement to the side with higher water concentration
• C)exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration
• D)exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane

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