If a 10% Sucrose Solution Is Separated from a 20

question 86

Multiple Choice

If a 10% sucrose solution is separated from a 20% sucrose solution by a membrane impermeable to sucrose,in which direction will net movement of water occur?

• A) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution only
• B) from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution only
• C) There will be no net movement of water in this case.
• D) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution and from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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