Question

In osmosis, the volume of solvent (in solution) will
A.Decrease
B.Increase
C.Remain constant
D.Volume has no relation to osmosis

Answer 1

Hint: We have to know that the osmosis is explained on the basis of movement of particles. The osmosis is the process of movement of particles from a range of higher concentration to the lower concentration. This process occurs in all living beings. It will help with the movement of particles in and out from the cells. Until the concentration becomes equal, the movement of particles takes place from higher concentration to the lower concentration. The gases and liquids will undergo osmosis. Because molecules can move randomly.

Complete answer:
As we know that the volume of solvent in the solution is not decreasing. Hence, option (A) incorrect.
The movement of particles from the higher concentration to lower concentration is known as osmosis. And in osmosis, the volume of solvent is increasing when the cells absorb water from the surrounding. Because, while absorbing the water, there is an increasing pressure inside the cells according to increases with the number of solvent molecules inside the cells.
The pressure is directly proportional to the osmosis. Because, the rate of osmosis increases with increasing pressure. When applying more pressure, the molecules will move faster and they are being pushed very easily across a low concentration. Hence, option (B) is correct.
In osmosis, the volume of solvent present in the solution will not remain constant. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.
The volume is related to osmosis. Because, the volume of solvent present in the solution increases in osmosis. Hence, option (D) is incorrect.

Hence, option (B) is correct.

Note:
We must have to remember that the concentration gradient will affect the movement of osmosis. The osmosis becomes faster when the concentration of the solute within a solvent is low. And temperature, pressure, surface area, water potential also affect the osmosis. The temperature is directly proportional to the diffusion. Because, when the temperature is increasing, the kinetic energy of the molecule is also increasing. It causes an increase in the average speed and movement of the molecule. Hence, the rate of diffusion is also increasing.