Two Solutions of Water and Dissolved Potassium and Glucose Are

question 147

Multiple Choice

Two solutions of water and dissolved potassium and glucose are separated by a selectively permeable membrane that only permits the passage of water. If the two solutions have the same total solute concentration, but solution 1 has a higher concentration of potassium and a lower concentration of glucose than solution 2, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)There will be no net movement of water molecules between the solutions.
• B)There will be net water movement from solution 1 to solution 2.
• C)There will be net water movement from solution 2 to solution 1.
• D)There will be net glucose movement from solution 2 to solution 1.
• E)There will be net potassium movement from solution 1 to solution 2.

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