A Solution of Pure Water Is Placed on the Left

question 17

Multiple Choice

A solution of pure water is placed on the left side of a chamber.A solution of 10 mol/L glucose in water is placed on the right side of the chamber.A semi-permeable membrane that only permits water to pass is placed between the two chambers.After five minutes there has been a net movement of water to the right chamber.Which of the following best explains why?

• A) The water moves because it is attracted to the negatively charged glucose molecules.
• B) The water moves to absorb the free glucose molecules.
• C) The water moves to evenly distribute the pressure of the glucose molecules.
• D) The water moves to reduce the difference in the concentration of the two solutions.

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