If a selectively permeable membrane separates a molasses solution from distilled water, over time the
A) molasses will be found in the water.
B) molasses will become more dilute.
C) molasses solution will become more concentrated.
D) molasses will be found in water and it will be more concentrated.
E) solutions will remain the same.

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The molasses solution will become more dilute over time as water molecules move from an area of high concentration (distilled water) to an area of low concentration (molasses solution) through the selectively permeable membrane in a process known as osmosis. This will cause the molasses solution to become more diluted as more and more water molecules move into the solution.

If a Selectively Permeable Membrane Separates a Molasses Solution from Distilled