A Solution of Water and a Nonvolatile,nonionizing Compound Is Placed

question 73

Multiple Choice

A solution of water and a nonvolatile,nonionizing compound is placed in a tube with a semipermeable membrane on one side.The tube is placed in a beaker of pure water.What initial net effect will occur?

• A)Water will flow from the beaker to the tube.
• B)Water will flow from the tube to the beaker.
• C)The compound will pass through the membrane into the solution.
• D)Nothing will move through the membrane either way.
• E)Equilibrium is immediately established.

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