Two Solutions Are Separated by a Selectively Permeable Membrane

question 55

Multiple Choice

Two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane.If solution A has a higher concentration of a nonpermeating solute than solution B,then __________.

• A) the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
• B) the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
• C) water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
• D) water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
• E) neither the solute nor water will diffuse

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