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A dilute solution is separated from a more concentrated solution containing the same solvent by a semipermeable membrane. In which direction does the solvent tend to flow across the membrane, and why?
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Osmosis is the movement of a solvent (usually water) across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration. Show more…
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