Question

When two solvents are separated by a semi-permeable membrane, water flows from low solute concentrations to high solute concentrations. What would happen if external pressure is applied to the solution with higher solute concentration? A) The semi-permeable membrane will lose its activity. B) Water will stop flowing across the semi-permeable membrane. C) Water will flow more freely across the semi-permeable membrane. D) The concentration of solute will become equal on both sides of the membrane.

Answer 1

Answer;

-Water will flow more freely across the semi-permeable membrane

Explanation;

-The movement of water from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration is called osmosis. It is the net movement of water molecules through a semi- permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration (lower solvent concentration).

-Osmotic pressure is the minimum pressure which needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of its pure solvent across a semipermeable membrane.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer for you question is C. The water would flow more freely across the semi-permeable membrane.

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