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What would happen if solution Y is more concentrated than solution X in fig 2?


Question

What would happen if solution Y is more concentrated than solution X in fig 2?

Options

A)
The level of X would rise, Y would falls
B)
The level of X would rise, Y would rise
C)
The level of X and Y stands the same
D)
The level of Y would rise, X would fall.

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a selectively permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.

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  • Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a selectively permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.