Question

complete the paragraph to describe what happens during osmosis.
during osmosis, there is a net movement of water molecules across a membrane toward the area of ▲ solute concentration. the movement of water molecules into that area the solutions volume on that side of the membrane, which consequently the solutions concentration on that side.
options for the first blank: higher, lower
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Explanation:

Osmosis is the process where water molecules move across a semi - permeable membrane. They move from an area of lower solute concentration (where water concentration is higher) to an area of higher solute concentration (where water concentration is lower) until an equilibrium is reached. So during osmosis, there is a net movement of water molecules across a membrane toward the area of higher solute concentration. When water moves into that area, the solution's volume on that side increases, and this in turn lowers the solution's concentration on that side as the solute is now more diluted.

Answer:

higher