A student experiments with two solutions containing the same solute concentrations in a beaker that is divided by a semipermeable membrane, as shown.
left
right
semipermeable membrane
In which direction will the water move so that the concentrations of the solutions
remain constant on both sides of the membrane?
A in both directions at different rates
B in both directions at the same rates
C toward the right side of the beaker
D toward the left side of the beaker