Question

get 4 correct in a row
3 ml 1 ml
the volume on the left is three times as large as the volume on the right. which of the following statements describes how the solution will change over time?
for the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the left than to the right.
for the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the right than to the left.
because the solute particles have reached equilibrium, the same number of particles will move across the membrane in

Explanation:

Diffusion occurs from high - concentration to low - concentration areas to reach equilibrium. The left side has a lower solute concentration per unit volume ($\frac{4}{3}$ particles per mL) compared to the right side (4 particles per mL). So, solute particles will move from the right (higher concentration) to the left (lower concentration) to reach equilibrium.

Answer:

For the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the left than to the right.