Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmosis?
A
Osmosis is the movement or diffusion of water molecules, from a region of high water concentration to a region of lower water concentration, through a partially permeable (semipermeable) membrane.
2
Q
Osmosis is further evidence of what?
A
The phenomenon of osmosis is further evidence that matter is made up of particles.
3
Q
Why is osmosis a special type of diffusion?
A
Osmosis refers to the movement of water molecules only.
4
Q
What is a dilute solution?
A
A dilute solution contains a high concentration of water molecules
5
Q
What is a concentrated solution?
A
a concentrated solution contains a low concentration of water molecules.
