Question

If a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water?

Answer 1

Remember the definition of Osmosis; Water travels through a semipermeable membrane to an area of higher to lower concentration. Since the concentration of a solute is higher outside, we can make the assumption that water concentration is lower, and so the cell is going to release water to balance out and equalize the solution and it's surroundings.