Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmosis?
A
Osmosis is the diffusion of water from a DILUTE solution to a more CONCENTRATED solution , through a partially permeable membrane
2
Q
What movement does Osmosis occur in?
A
Osmosis is a special type of diffusion because it it voles the movement of water only.
3
Q
What does Osmosis happen through?
A
It happens through a partially permeable membrane
4
Q
If there are small and large particles trying to get through the partially permeable membrane what happens?
A
The smaller particles are able to pass through and the larger particles get stuck as they can’t fit.
