A differentially 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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Since there is a differential permeability of the membrane, water molecules will cross the membrane from distilled water to the molasses solution, but the larger molecules in molasses cannot pass through the membrane. This will cause the molasses solution to become more dilute over time as water continues to cross the membrane until equilibrium is reached. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

A Differentially Permeable Membrane Separates a Molasses Solution from Distilled