A solute,X,is placed in compartment A of a two compartment container and allowed to diffuse to compartment B and attain diffusion equilibrium.At that point in time,
A)there will be no further movement of any solute molecules between compartments.
B)solutes will be moving in both directions equally.
C)solutes will only continue to move from A to B.
D)solutes will only continue to move from B to A.
E)the concentration in compartment B will be much higher than that in compartment A.

Question

A solute,X,is placed in compartment A of a two compartment container and allowed to diffuse to compartment B and attain diffusion equilibrium.At that point in time,
A)there will be no further movement of any solute molecules between compartments.
B)solutes will be moving in both directions equally.
C)solutes will only continue to move from A to B.
D)solutes will only continue to move from B to A.
E)the concentration in compartment B will be much higher than that in compartment A.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At diffusion equilibrium, solute molecules continue to move across the membrane in both directions at equal rates, maintaining an equal concentration on both sides without net movement.

A Solute,X,is Placed in Compartment a of a Two Compartment