Question 33

(Multiple Choice)

A balloon contains a 10% glucose solution. The balloon is permeable to water but not to glucose. A beaker contains a 5% glucose solution. What will happen when the balloon is submerged in the beaker?


A)The volume of water in the beaker will decrease.
B)The volume of water in the beaker will increase.
C)The amount of glucose in the beaker will increase.
D)The amount of glucose in the beaker will decrease.

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