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Multiple Choice
Four U tubes each have distilled water in the right arm, a solution in the left arm, and a semipermeable membrane between the arms. If the solute is LiF, which solution is most concentrated?
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Identify the principle of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.
Observe the U-tube images: Each U-tube has a pink solution on the left and a blue solution (distilled water) on the right, separated by a semipermeable membrane.
Compare the levels of liquid in each U-tube: The side with the pink solution will have a higher level if the solution is more concentrated, as water will move into the solution to balance the concentration.
Determine the concentration: The U-tube with the greatest difference in liquid levels between the two sides indicates the most concentrated solution, as more water has moved to the side with the pink solution.
Select the most concentrated solution: Identify which U-tube has the highest level of pink solution compared to the blue solution, indicating the most concentrated LiF solution.