osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
describe osmosis
A
molecules of a solvent tend to pass
through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated
solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the
concentrations on each side of the membrane
2
Q
what is initial state relating to osmosis
A
solute molecule partly shield membrane pores for the passage of solvent molecules from right to left
(net movement of solvent; solvent/solute molecule; semipermeable membrane)
3
Q
what is final state relating to osmosis
A
the compensating pressure of solvent molecules from left to right
(osmotic pressure and no net movement of solvent)
