Question

the diagram below shows a solution with one solute. the solution fills a closed container that is divided by a membrane. the membrane is permeable to the solute particles. the volume on the left is half 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.

Explanation:

Diffusion occurs from higher to lower concentration. The left - hand side has a higher solute concentration (5 particles in 1 mL) compared to the right - hand side (5 particles in 2 mL). Solute particles will move from the left (higher concentration) to the right (lower concentration) to reach equilibrium.

Answer:

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