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(a)
Interpretation:According to the question, a 1% w/v starch solution is separated from a 10% w/v starch solution by a semipermeable membrane. The compartment with higher osmotic pressure needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The osmotic pressure is directly proportional to concentration of solution.
(b)
Interpretation:The direction of water flow needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The flow of water from a semipermeable membrane takes place from higher concentration of free water to lower concentration of free concentration.
(c)
Interpretation:The compartment with raised volume level needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The flow of water from a semipermeable membrane takes place from higher concentration of free water to lower concentration of free concentration.
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