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Multiple Choice

A semipermeable membrane is placed between the following solutions.

Which solution will increase in volume?

A

Solution A:6.78% NaCl

B

Solution B:12.7% NaCl

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Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

Identify the concentrations of the solutions: Solution A has a concentration of 6.78% NaCl, and Solution B has a concentration of 12.7% NaCl.

Determine the direction of solvent flow: Since osmosis causes the solvent to move from a lower concentration to a higher concentration, the solvent will move from Solution A to Solution B.

Predict the change in volume: As the solvent moves into Solution B, the volume of Solution B will increase, while the volume of Solution A will decrease.

Conclude which solution will increase in volume: Based on the principles of osmosis, Solution B will increase in volume because it has a higher concentration of NaCl compared to Solution A.

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