If Pure Water and a Solution Containing a Nonpenetrating Solute

question 41

Multiple Choice

If pure water and a solution containing a nonpenetrating solute are separated by a membrane that is permeable only to water,what would occur?

• A)Water will diffuse by osmosis until the water concentrations in the two compartments become equal.
• B)Water will diffuse by osmosis until all of the water is on the same side as the solute.
• C)Water will diffuse by osmosis toward the side with the solute,until stopped by opposing hydrostatic pressure.
• D)No movement will occur between the compartments.
• E)Water will diffuse by osmosis away from the side with the solute,until stopped by hydrostatic pressure.