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Define Semipermeable Membrane. OR Explain the term semipermeable membrane.

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Define Semipermeable membrane

Explain the term semipermeable membrane.

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Solution 1

Semipermeable membrane: It is a membrane which allows the solvent molecules, but not the solute molecules, to pass through it.

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Solution 2

Semipermeable membrane is a film such as cellophane which has pores large enough to allow the solvent molecules to pass through them.

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Chapter 2: Solutions - Long answer questions

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