What Is Osmosis? Define
Osmosis is when water molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane from a low solute concentration to a high solute concentration. Think of it as water trying to balance things out, like filling in the gaps!
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In simple terms, osmosis is water's way of playing tug-of-war, rushing to where there鈥檚 more 'stuff' (aka higher solute concentration) to even things out.
Osmosis happens when water moves to balance solute levels on both sides of a membrane. It鈥檚 how plants drink up water from soil!
It鈥檚 just water moving to where there's more 'stuff.' Pretty simple, right?
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