Question

a solution is separated into two parts by a membrane. the membrane is permeable to the solute particles. the volume on the left is 1 ml and is a third of the volume on the right which is 3 ml. 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 higher to lower concentration until equilibrium. There are more solute particles per - unit volume on the right side initially. To reach equilibrium (equal concentration on both sides), more particles will move from the right (higher - concentration area) to the left (lower - concentration area) due to the concentration gradient.

Answer:

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