Question
A semipermeable membrane is placed between the following solutions. Which solution will decrease in volume?Solution A: 4 % (m/v) starchSolution B: 4.94 % (m/v) starchA semipermeable membrane is placed between the following solutions. Which solution will increase in volume?Solution C: 5.17 % NaClSolution D: 14.0 % NaCl
Answer
Solution A will decrease in volume. Solution D will increase in volume.
- Q: What happens when a semipermeable membrane separates two solutions of different concentrations? A: Water will move from the side with low solute concentration to the side with high solute concentration.
- Q: Which solution has a higher solute concentration, A or B? A: Solution B has a higher solute concentration.
- Q: Which solution will decrease in volume? A: Solution A will decrease in volume.
- Q: Which solution has a lower solute concentration, C or D? A: Solution C has a lower solute concentration.
- Q: Which solution will increase in volume? A: Solution D will increase in volume.