A Solute,X,is Placed in Compartment a of a Two Compartment

question 35

Multiple Choice

A solute,X,is placed in compartment A of a two compartment container and allowed to diffuse to compartment B and attain diffusion equilibrium.At that point in time,

• A)there will be no further movement of any solute molecules between compartments.
• B)solutes will be moving in both directions equally.
• C)solutes will only continue to move from A to B.
• D)solutes will only continue to move from B to A.
• E)the concentration in compartment B will be much higher than that in compartment A.

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Definitions:

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Resonance Form

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Free Radical

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