Consider Two Aqueous Glucose Solutions of Different Concentrations, Separated by a Semi-Permeable

question 45

Multiple Choice

Consider two aqueous glucose solutions of different concentrations, separated by a semi-permeable membrane. Which of the following best describes the process of osmosis at the molecular level?

• A)The smaller water molecules move in a net direction from the more dilute side to the more concentrated side.
• B)The smaller water molecules move in a net direction from the more concentrated side to the more dilute side.
• C)The larger glucose particles move in a net direction from the more dilute side to the more concentrated side.
• D)The larger glucose particles move in a net direction from the more concentrated side to the more dilute side.
• E)Osmosis will not occur.

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