A Beaker Contains Two Compartments

question 13

Multiple Choice

A beaker contains two compartments.Compartment A (CA) contains a 10% salt solution and Compartment B (CB) contains a 20% salt solution.The membrane is permeable to the salt and water.At equilibrium,

• A)the volume in CA is greater than the volume in CB.
• B)the volume in CA is less than the volume in CB.
• C)the volume is the same in both compartments.
• D)all water accumulates in CB.

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