A Beaker Is Divided into Two Compartments by a Semipermeable

question 36

Multiple Choice

A beaker is divided into two compartments by a semipermeable membrane.Compartment A contains a 20% NaCl solution and compartment B contains a 50% NaCl solution.The membrane is permeable to water but not to Na⁺ or Cl-.At equilibrium,the

• A)volume of water in compartment A will be greater than the volume in compartment B.
• B)volume in both compartments A and B will be equal.
• C)concentration of compartment A will decrease.
• D)volume in compartment B will be greater than the volume in compartment A.

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