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Question
Choose the correct answer:
Osmosis involves diffusion of ___________
Options
suspended particles from lower concentration to higher concentration.
suspended particles from higher concentration to lower concentration.
Molecules or ions from the more concentrated solution to the less concentrated solution.
water from the less concentrated solution to the more concentrated solution.
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Solution
Molecules or ions from the more concentrated solution to the less concentrated solution.
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