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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

solvent A has 5 molecules and solvent B has ten molecules ,if they are seperated by a semipermeable membrane will osmosis takes place

Profile image of Sharath Thamban
10 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Beenu Mathew
10 Years ago
Yes it will take place
solvent A has less solute potential(5) hence more water potential
solvent B has more solute potential(10) hence less water potenial
So, water moves from higher potential A to lower potential B.