General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 9 - Solutions - Understanding the Concepts - Page 365: 9.95

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The skin of the cucumber is similar to a membrane that is semipermeable, meaning certain solvents may pass through the membrane while others cannot. As a result, the more dilute solution inside will flow into the brine solution.

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