When two aqueous solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will
A. exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration.
B. exhibit a net movement to the side with higher free water concentration.
C. exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration.
D. exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane.
Answer:A
When two aqueous solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will
A. exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration. B. exhibit a net movement to the side with higher free water concentration. C. exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration. D. exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane.