Question

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the dots below represents a solute (e.g sugar) in the solvent water, separated by a semipermeable membrane. which direction will osmosis occur?
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label each side as isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic under the diagram.
diagram of a container with a semipermeable membrane, solute dots on both sides
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Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Solute Concentration

Count solute (dots) on each side. Left: 2 solutes, Right: 5 solutes.

Step2: Determine Osmosis Direction

Osmosis is water movement from low to high solute (hypotonic to hypertonic). Water moves from left (low solute) to right (high solute).

Step3: Label Tonicity

• Left: Hypotonic (lower solute, higher water potential).
• Right: Hypertonic (higher solute, lower water potential).

(If equal, isotonic; here, unequal.)

Answer:

Osmosis direction: From left to right (or towards the side with more solute).
Left side label: Hypotonic
Right side label: Hypertonic