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:

In diffusion, solute particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached. Here, the left - hand side has a larger volume but the same number of particles as the right - hand side initially, so the concentration on the right is higher. To reach equilibrium, more particles will move from the right (higher concentration) to the left (lower concentration).

Answer:

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