The Beaker in the Illustration Below Contains Two Solutions of Salt

question 5

Multiple Choice

The beaker in the illustration below contains two solutions of salt with different concentrations (measured by molarity, M) . The two solutions are separated by a membrane that is permeable to both salt and water. Which of the following will occur in this container?

• A)Net diffusion of water from B to A and of salt from A to B.
• B)Net diffusion of water from A to B and of salt from B to A.
• C)Net diffusion of water across the membrane, but not of salt.
• D)Diffusion of salt across the membrane, but not of water.
• E)Net diffusion of salt from B to A, but no net diffusion of water.