Question

question 3
a balloon allows water but not sugar to pass through it. the balloon contains a 10% sugar solution. a beaker contains a 5% sugar solution. which statement is true?
a when placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by osmosis
b when placed in the beaker, the balloon will lose water by osmosis
c when placed in the beaker, the balloon will lose water by osmosis
d when placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by active transport

Explanation:

Osmosis is the passive movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration. The balloon (10% sugar) has higher solute concentration than the beaker (5% sugar), so water moves into the balloon via osmosis.

Answer:

a. When placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by osmosis.