Question

the diagram below shows a solution with one solute. the solution fills a closed container that is divided in half by a membrane. the membrane is permeable to the solute particles. 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 from the right to the left. for the solute particles to reach equilibrium, more particles will move across the membrane from the left to the right. because the solute particles have reached equilibrium, the same number of particles will move across the membrane in each direction.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the initial solute distribution

Initially, there are 4 solute particles on the left and 2 on the right. Since the membrane is permeable to solute particles, particles will move from an area of higher concentration (left side) to an area of lower concentration (right side) to reach equilibrium.

Step2: Determine the movement direction for equilibrium

To reach equilibrium (equal concentration on both sides), more particles will move from the left (where there is a higher number of particles initially) to the right.

Answer:

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