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What does osmosis specifically refer to?
What does osmosis specifically refer to?
What is the direction of water diffusion in osmosis?
What is the direction of water diffusion in osmosis?
What is the relationship between osmotic pressure and solute concentration?
What is the relationship between osmotic pressure and solute concentration?
What does a selectively permeable membrane do in osmosis?
What does a selectively permeable membrane do in osmosis?
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Osmosis
- Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
- The direction of water diffusion in osmosis is from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.
- Osmotic pressure is directly proportional to the solute concentration: an increase in solute concentration leads to an increase in osmotic pressure.
- A selectively permeable membrane in osmosis allows water molecules to pass through while restricting the movement of solutes, enabling the process of osmosis to occur.
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Test your knowledge about osmosis, a specialized form of diffusion involving the movement of water molecules across selectively permeable membranes. Explore concepts such as water concentration, solute concentration, and osmotic pressure.
