A 10% glucose solution is placed in the thistle tube. The thistle tube is placed in a beaker that contains a 5% glucose solution. Where is the highest concentration of water found?
A) in the 10% solution
B) in the 5% solution
C) the concentration of water is the same in both solutions.
D) None of the answer choices

Question

A 10% glucose solution is placed in the thistle tube. The thistle tube is placed in a beaker that contains a 5% glucose solution. Where is the highest concentration of water found? 
A) in the 10% solution 
B) in the 5% solution 
C) the concentration of water is the same in both solutions. 
D) None of the answer choices

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water always moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, so in this case, water would move from the 5% solution (lower concentration) into the thistle tube containing the 10% solution (higher concentration). Therefore, the highest concentration of water would be found in the 5% solution.

A 10% Glucose Solution Is Placed in the Thistle Tube