Question 1
In the process known as osmosis, ________ moves through a semipermeable membrane into an area of ________ concentration.
◦ solute, higher solute
◦ solvent, lower solute
◦ solvent, lower solvent
◦ solvent, higher solvent
◦ solute, lower solute
Question 2
For the following question(s), consider a 4% starch solution and a 10% starch solution separated by a semipermeable membrane.
Which starch solution will decrease in volume as osmosis occurs?
◦ 4%
◦ 10%
◦ Neither exerts osmotic pressure.
◦ They exert equal osmotic pressures.
◦ They exert opposite osmotic pressures.