Question

what happened to the gummy bear in plain water during the explore activity? a water moved into the gummy bear (low solute outside → high solute inside), so it swelled. b water moved out of the gummy bear (high solute outside → low solute inside), so it swelled. c water moved into the gummy bear (high solute outside → low solute inside), so it shrank. d water moved out of the gummy bear (low solute outside → high solute inside), so it shrank.

Explanation:

This is based on the principle of osmosis. In plain water, which has a low - solute concentration compared to the gummy bear (high - solute), water moves into the gummy bear by osmosis, causing it to swell.

Answer:

A. Water moved into the gummy bear (low solute outside → high solute inside), so it swelled.