When Two Aqueous Solutions That Differ in Solute Concentration Are

Multiple Choice

When two aqueous solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a semipermeable membrane and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will

A) exhibit a net movement to the side with lower free water concentration.
B) exhibit a net movement to the side with higher free water concentration.
C) exhibit a net movement to the side with lower solute concentration.
D) exhibit an equal movement in both directions across the membrane.