llowing questions based on this information.  Each question is a separate question.    a.  If compartment A contains a 10% sugar solution and compartment B contains a 5% sugar solution, in which compartment will the volume level rise? b.  If compartment A contains a 2% sugar solution and compartment B contains an 10% sugar solution, which solution (2% or 10%) will exert the lower osmotic pressure?

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Suppose a semipermeable membrane separates compartments A and B.   Both compartments contain solutions.  The levels of the solutions are equal initially.  Answer the following questions based on this information.  Each question is a separate question. 

 

a.  If compartment A contains a 10% sugar solution and compartment B contains a 5% sugar solution, in which compartment will the volume level rise?

b.  If compartment A contains a 2% sugar solution and compartment B contains an 10% sugar solution, which solution (2% or 10%) will exert the lower osmotic pressure?

 

 

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