When Two Aqueous Solutions That Differ in Solute Concentration Are

question 35

Multiple Choice

When two aqueous solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will

• A) exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration.
• B) exhibit a net movement to the side with higher free water concentration.
• C) exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration.
• D) exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane.

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