Two sugar solutions are separated by a membrane that is permeable to water but not to sugar. The solution on the left has a solute concentration of 5% and the solution on the right has a solute concentration of 10%. Which statement best explains what will occur?
The water molecules will move left and right equally, and there will be no net movement of water.
The water will move from left to right due to osmosis.
The water will move from right to left due to osmosis.
The sugar molecules will move from right to left due to diffusion.
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