Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The process of movement of Solvent from its lower concentration to higher concentration seperated by a semi permimable membrane is called Osmosis :

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is FALSE because it contains a factual error in the definition. Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules from a region of HIGHER solvent concentration (or LOWER solute concentration) to a region of LOWER solvent concentration (or HIGHER solute concentration). The statement reverses this direction.

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