Two chambers A and B containing solutions, are separated by a semipermeable membrane and are under only atmospheric pressure. Chamber 'A' contains 1M solution of NaCl and chamber 'B' contains 1M solution of glucose. Which of the following statements are correct regarding this system?

Ans net osmosis occur from B to A
Chamber B has higher solute potential

EXPLANATION:- (1)Chamber B with stronger solution will have lower water potential.This is because it has less concentration of free water molecules. (2)Chamber B with lower water potential will have low pressure potential i.e. pressure potential is directly proportional to water potential. (3)Osmosis will proceed from weaker solution side to stronger solution side.

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