How will the osmotic pressure of an aqueous solution change as evaporation occurs?
A)The osmotic pressure will increase.
B)The osmotic pressure will not change.
C)The osmotic pressure will decrease.
D)The osmotic pressure will increase or decrease until it equals the vapor pressure of water.

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As evaporation occurs, the solvent (water) decreases in volume while the solute concentration increases, leading to an increase in osmotic pressure.

How Will the Osmotic Pressure of an Aqueous Solution Change