In order for a solute to dissolve in a solvent,
the attractive forces between solute particles and the solvent particles must
be stronger than the attractive forces between solute-solute and
solvent-solvent particles. This is important so that the solute will remain in
solution.
Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion where solvent particles move through a semi permeable membrane from low concentration of solute to high concentration of solute.
so it depends upon
a) how much solvent is present : More the solvent on one side of semipermeable membrane more the movement of solvent particles on the other side of membrane
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