Question

Consider the figure and mark the correct option.

• A. Water will move from side (1) to side (2) if a pressure lower than osmotic pressure is applied on piston (2).
• B. Water will from side (2) to side (1) if a pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied on piston (2)
• C. Water will move from side (2) to side (1) if a pressure equal to osmotic pressure is applied on piston (2)
• D. Water will move from side (1) to side (2) if pressure equal to osmotic pressure is applied on piston (1).

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Water will from side (2) to side (1) if a pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied on piston (2)

Answer 2

Reverse osmosis will occur.