a) The important factor in osmosis is not the number of molecules. Instead, it is the number of particles in a given volume of solution. For example, one glucose molecule dissolved in water yields one particle, but one NaCl molecule can yield two ions: Na+ and Cl-. Water moves osmotically in response to the total concentration of particles in the solution.
If there is a 10% glucose solution on one side of a semipermeable membrane and 5% salt solution on the other side, what will most likely happen to the flow of water? (1 point)
Since the salt has two ions, the concentration of particles is double the salt concentration (10%). Since it is equal to the glucose concentration, water will not flow to either side of the membrane.
Since the salt has two ions, the concentration of particles is double the salt concentration (10%). Since it is equal to the glucose concentration, water will not flow to either side of the membrane.