Question

If there is a 10% glucose solution on one side of a semi-permeable membrane and a 5% salt solution on the other side, what would most likely happen to the flow of water?

A. Water will flow from the 10% glucose solution to the 5% salt solution
B. Water will flow from the 5% salt solution to the 10% glucose solution
C. Water flow will not occur due to the semi-permeable membrane
D. Water will flow equally in both directions

Answer 1

Water will flow from the 10% glucose solution to the 5% salt solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

Osmosis is the process of water moving from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration through a semipermeable membrane. In this case, the 10% glucose solution has a lower water concentration compared to the 5% salt solution. So, water will flow from the 10% glucose solution to the 5% salt solution.