Imagine Two Rigid Chambers Separated by a Rigid Membrane That

question 141

Multiple Choice

Imagine two rigid chambers separated by a rigid membrane that is freely permeable to water but impermeable to glucose. Side 1 contains a 10 percent glucose solution and side 2 contains pure water. At equilibrium, what will be the situation?

• A) No way to tell what the situation will be.
• B) Water will continue to move from side 1 to side 2.
• C) The hydrostatic pressure will be higher in side 1.
• D) The hydrostatic pressure will be higher in side 2.
• E) Water will continue to move from side 2 to side 1.

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