The _____ pressure of a solution is the pressure that prevents the movement of water by osmosis from pure water into the solution.
A)osmotic
B)potential
C)ionic
D)actual

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osmotic pressure is the pressure required to stop the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane. It is directly proportional to the solute concentration of a solution. So, option A is the correct answer. Potential pressure, ionic pressure, and actual pressure are incorrect terms in this context.

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