Osmosis Flashcards

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What is Osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of high water concentration (dilute) to a region of low water concentration (concentrated) through a
semi-permeable membrane

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What is a partially-permeable membrane?

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A membrane that has holes in it

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Does it require a lot of energy?

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No

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