Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 13 - Solutions - Exercises - Highlight Problems - Page 484: 131

Answer

A. right B. left C. no flow

Work Step by Step

Solutions have the tendency to move from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration. However, when solutes are added, they have the tendency to draw water from the surroundings in an attempt to equalize the difference in concentrations. For A, water will move towards the right end to accommodate its large solute concentration. For B, water will move to the left, since the left side has more solute particles than the right. For C, both sides have roughly equal amounts of water and solute, so there is no net flow.
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