Question

the diagram below shows a solution with one solute. the solution fills a closed container that is divided by a membrane. the membrane is permeable to the solute particles. the volume on the left is two times as large as the volume on the right. which of the following statements describes how the solution will change over time? for the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the left than to the right. for the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the right than to the left.

Explanation:

Diffusion occurs from high - to low - concentration areas. The left side has a lower solute concentration per unit volume ($\frac{6}{2}=3$ particles per mL) compared to the right side ($\frac{4}{1} = 4$ particles per mL). To reach equilibrium, solute particles move from the side with higher concentration (right) to the side with lower concentration (left).

Answer:

For the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane to the left than to the right.