In a system with a semipermeable membrane, if the left side has 1 M HCl and the right side has 0.1 M HCl, which side will develop a more positive charge and why?

• A. The left side will become more positive due to the slower movement of Cl^- ions.
• B. The left side will become more positive due to the faster movement of Cl^- ions.
• C. The right side will become more positive due to the faster movement of H⁺ ions to the less concentrated side.
• D. Both sides will have equal charge distribution.

Answer: (C)