The Solutions in the Two Arms of This U-Tube Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

The solutions in the two arms of this U-tube are separated by a membrane that is permeable to water and glucose but not to sucrose. Side A is half-filled with a solution of 2 M sucrose and 1 M glucose. Side B is half-filled with 1 M sucrose and 2 M glucose. Initially, the liquid levels on both sides are equal.

In the U-tube illustrated above, ________.

• A) side A is hypertonic to side B
• B) side A is hypotonic to side B
• C) side A is isotonic to side B
• D) side A is more turgid than side B

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Definitions:

Turbulence

A state of fluid flow characterized by chaotic, irregular motion, often encountered in the atmosphere or in flowing water.

Discharge Pattern

The variation in the volume of water that flows in a stream or river over time.

Hydrograph

A chart that illustrates the change in discharge rate over time at a particular location in a river, or any other flow-carrying channel or conduit.

Increases

The act or process of becoming larger or greater in size, amount, number, or degree.