When two solvents are separated by a semi-permeable membrane, water flows from low solute concentrations to high solute concentrations. what would happen if external pressure is applied to the solution with higher solute concentration? a) the semi-permeable membrane will lose its activity. b) water will stop flowing across the semi-permeable membrane. c) water will flow more freely across the semi-permeable membrane. d) the concentration of solute will become equal on both sides of the membrane.

Answer;

-Water will flow more freely across the semi-permeable membrane

Explanation;

-The movement of water from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration is called osmosis. It is the net movement of water molecules through a semi- permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration (lower solvent concentration).

-Osmotic pressure is the minimum pressure which needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of its pure solvent across a semipermeable membrane.

b. read the phase at the intersection of any given temperature and pressure.