Question

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 each direction.

Explanation:

Equilibrium in a solution is reached when the concentration of solute particles is the same on both sides of a membrane. Here, the left - hand side has a larger volume but the same number of particles as the right - hand side initially. To reach equilibrium (equal concentration), more particles will move from the area of higher concentration (right side, since volume is smaller and thus concentration is higher initially) to the area of lower concentration (left side).

Answer:

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