What is reverse osmosis?
A)the application,to a dilute solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
B)the application,to a dilute solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solute flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
C)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solute flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
D)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
E)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the dilute solution to the concentrated solution

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Reverse osmosis is the application, to a concentrated solution, of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure, such that solvent flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution, leaving behind the solute. This process is commonly used in water purification systems to remove impurities and contaminants. Choice D accurately describes this process.

What Is Reverse Osmosis