Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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

Chapter 13 - Solutions - Exercises - Questions - Page 478: 20

Answer

Osmosis is the flow of solvent molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.

Work Step by Step

Osmosis is the process by which solvent molecules flow from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration. The solvent molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane, which allows the small solvent particles to move through it but restrict the movement of larger solute particles.
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