Multiple Choice
What is the term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane?
14. Solutions
Osmosis
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What does water pass through during osmosis?
A
A permeable membrane
B
A non-permeable membrane
C
A semipermeable membrane
D
A solid barrier
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Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a membrane.
Identify the type of membrane involved in osmosis: Osmosis occurs through a semipermeable membrane, which allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion.
Differentiate between permeable, non-permeable, and semipermeable membranes: A permeable membrane allows all substances to pass through, a non-permeable membrane blocks all substances, while a semipermeable membrane selectively allows certain molecules, like water, to pass through.
Recognize the role of the semipermeable membrane in osmosis: The semipermeable membrane is crucial in osmosis as it permits the passage of water molecules while restricting the movement of solute molecules.
Apply this understanding to the problem: Given the options, the correct answer is that water passes through a semipermeable membrane during osmosis.
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