Question

When two aqueous solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will Group of answer choices exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration. exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration. exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane. exhibit a net movement to the side with higher free water concentration

Answer 1

Answer:

exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration

Explanation:

The correct answer would be that the water will exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration.

Osmosis is generally defined as the movement of water molecules through semi-permeable membranes from the region of higher water potential or lower solute concentration to the region of lower water potential or higher solute concentration.

From the definition, it becomes obvious that there would be a net movement of water between the two solutions to the side with higher solute concentration or lower free water concentration.