Question

multiple choice question
a selectively permeable membrane is placed between two solutions. the membrane is only permeable to water. on the right side is a 10% salt solution. on the left side is distilled water (100% water). in which direction will a net movement of water occur?
there is no net movement.
toward the right
toward the left
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Explanation:

Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration (higher water potential) to an area of higher solute concentration (lower water potential). The left side has distilled water (0% solute, 100% water), and the right side has a 10% salt solution (90% water). So water moves from left (higher water potential) to right (lower water potential) to balance the solute concentration, resulting in net movement toward the right.

Answer:

Toward the RIGHT