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If two solutions having different osmolarities are separated by a water-permeable membrane, will there be a change in the volume of the two compartments if the membrane is impermeable to solutes?

Will there be a change in the volume of the two compartments if the membrane is permeable to solutes?  Explain your answer.


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12 years ago
Sorry its PhysioEX version 8
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12 years ago
If two solutions having different osmolarities are separated by a water-permeable membrane, will there be a change in the volume of the two compartments if the membrane is impermeable to solutes?

Yes
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Will there be a change in the volume of the two compartments if the membrane is permeable to solutes?  Explain your answer.

No. Any change of volume will be due to movement of solvent, for example water, while the solute is prevented from moving. Other result, the osmotic concentrations will become more balanced.
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