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Question

Two liquids are placed in a container and separated by a semipermeable membrane. The purple spheres represent the solute molecules while the gray spheres represent the solvent molecules. Which of the following diagram depicts once equilibrium is established?

Diagram showing initial state of osmosis with solute and solvent molecules separated by a membrane.

Accepted Answer

Diagram of osmosis with solute molecules spread evenly across both sides of the membrane.

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Diagram depicting osmosis with solute and solvent molecules more evenly distributed across the membrane.

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Diagram illustrating osmosis with solute molecules concentrated on one side of the membrane.

Answer

Diagram showing osmosis with solute and solvent molecules evenly distributed after equilibrium.