unit 2, osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is osmosis?
A
net movement of water molecules from region of high water potential to an area of low water potential through a selectively permeable membrane
2
Q
when the solution is darker, what does this mean about the concentration
A
the concentration is higher
3
Q
what has a higher water potential? -200kPa or -400kPa
A
-200
4
Q
what order of membranes would this go through?
A, -53kPa B,-83kPa C,-68kPa
A
A to C to B
