A Beaker Contains Two Solutions of Salt Dissolved in Water

question 80

Multiple Choice

A beaker contains two solutions of salt dissolved in water. The two solutions have different concentrations (measured by molarity, M) and are separated by a membrane that is permeable to both salt and water. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)There will be a net movement of salt from side A to side B
• B)There will be a net movement of salt, but net movement of water will not occur.
• C)There is more water in side A than there is in side B.

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