An Osmosis Cell Is Constructed of a "U" Shaped Tube

question 38

Multiple Choice

An osmosis cell is constructed of a "U" shaped tube with a semipermeable membrane separating the two arms of the tube.Suppose a concentrated solution is placed in the left arm of the U-tube,and a dilute concentration of the same substance is poured into the other arm to the same height.After a period of time has elapsed,you would expect to find that:

• A)the level of liquid in the left arm is now higher.
• B)the level of the liquid in the right arm is now higher.
• C)the levels in both arms stay at the same height.
• D)no molecules of any type cross the membrane.
• E)none of the above

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