Figure 5.2 The Solutions in the Two Arms of This U-Tube Are

question 64

Multiple Choice

Figure 5.2
The solutions in the two arms of this U-tube are separated by a membrane that is permeable to water and glucose but not to sucrose. Side A is half-filled with a solution of 2 M sucrose and 1 M glucose. Side B is half-filled with 1 M sucrose and 2 M glucose. Initially, the liquid levels on both sides are equal.
-After the system reaches equilibrium, what changes are observed?

• A) The molarity of sucrose is higher than that of glucose on side A.
• B) The molarity of glucose is higher in side A than in side B.
• C) The water level is higher in side A than in side B.
• D) The water level is unchanged.
• E) The water level is higher in side B than in side A.

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