In osmosis, in which direction does water move across a semipermeable membrane?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. From the solution with less solute to the one with more solute
- Step 1: Water moves toward the region with the higher solute concentration. Step 2. The movement continues until the concentrations balance. Answer: toward more solute. Why not the others: the other statements reverse the direction or fix it in one way.
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