A Beaker Is Divided into Two Compartments by a Semipermeable

question 12

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 both water and Na⁺ and Cl-.At equilibrium,the

• A)volume in compartment A will be greater than the volume in compartment B.
• B)volume in compartment B will be greater than the volume in compartment A.
• C)concentrations and volumes will be the same in both compartments.
• D)concentration of salt is greater in compartment A than in compartment B.

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