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When the molecules on both sides of a cell membrane are in equilibrium what will the molecules do?
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∙ 11y ago
If the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same, nothing will happen to the molecules. Osmosis only occurs when there is an imbalance of the molecules across the cell membrane.
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If the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same, nothing will happen to the molecules. Osmosis only occurs when there is an imbalance of the molecules across the cell membrane.
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∙ 13y agoIf the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same, nothing will happen to the molecules. Osmosis only occurs when there is an imbalance of the molecules across the cell membrane.
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∙ 12y agoreach dynamic equilibrium.
Answer : move across the membrane in both directions (equilibrium).
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∙ 11y agoNothing as in moving in either direction.
The molecules are said to be in a state of equilibrium, or the solution/solute combination is said to be isotonic.
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∙ 13y agoAssuming this is an osmotic system, there will be a dynamic equilibrium. i.e. molecules will continue to pass through the membrane, but the rate will be the same in both directions.
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∙ 12y agoNothing until the concentration changes on one side, or the other side. Otherwise the molecules will be in equilibrium.
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∙ 11y agoEquilibrium implies the same concentration and no gradient to move down, so they will do nothing.
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If the concentrationof molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same the molecules will?
When the concentration of molecules on both sides of a semi permeable membrane are the same, there is no concentration gradient. Therefore, the system is at a state of equilibrium and the molecules remain static
What is reached when the number of molecules crossing the membrane is the same in both directions?
equilibrium is reached equilibrium is reached
What is a result of osmisis?
Isotnic Even pressure on both sides of the membrane Equilibrium
What is osmosis controlled by?
Osmosis is controlled by the permeability of the osmotic membrane and the equilibrium of the solutions on either side of the membrane. If the solutions have unequal concentrations or osmotic pressures, and the molecules in the solution can pass through the membrane, then the solutions will mix until both sides have equal concentrations. If the membrane is impermeable, then nothing will happen.
How is it possible for some molecules to be at equilibrium across a biological membrane and yet not be at the same concentration on both sides?
The equilibrium distribution of a molecule across a membrane depends on concentration and membrane potential. A charged molecule will respond to both components of the electrochemical gradient and will distribute accordingly. K+ ions for example, are at equilibrium across the plasma membrane even though they are 30-fold more concentrated inside the cell. the difference in concentration is balanced by the membrane potential, which is more negative on the inside. The membrane potential opposes the movement of cations to the outside of the cell.
When the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same (equilibrium) the molecules will?
reach dynamic equilibrium. Answer : move across the membrane in both directions (equilibrium).
When the concentration of molecules on both sides of the membrane is the same the molecules will?
reach dynamic equilibrium. Answer : move across the membrane in both directions (equilibrium).
If the concentrationof molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same the molecules will?
When the concentration of molecules on both sides of a semi permeable membrane are the same, there is no concentration gradient. Therefore, the system is at a state of equilibrium and the molecules remain static
According to the rules of osmosis a system will reach a state of equilibrium when there are equal numbers of molecules on both sides of a water-permeable membrane.?
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What will molecules do when the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane are the same?
They will do nothing.
What is reached when the number of molecules crossing the membrane is the same in both directions?
equilibrium is reached equilibrium is reached
What is a result of osmisis?
Isotnic Even pressure on both sides of the membrane Equilibrium
How does a cell each equilibrium?
Molecules tend to travel from a concentration from high to low. A cell will reach equilibrium when the concentration gradient has become equal on both sides of a cell (inner and outer membrane). A cell will reach what is called "dynamic equilibrium" when the concentration gradient of a cell is equal, but molecules still move back and forth in the same proportions.
What is osmosis controlled by?
Osmosis is controlled by the permeability of the osmotic membrane and the equilibrium of the solutions on either side of the membrane. If the solutions have unequal concentrations or osmotic pressures, and the molecules in the solution can pass through the membrane, then the solutions will mix until both sides have equal concentrations. If the membrane is impermeable, then nothing will happen.
How is it possible for some molecules to be at equilibrium across a biological membrane and yet not be at the same concentration on both sides?
The equilibrium distribution of a molecule across a membrane depends on concentration and membrane potential. A charged molecule will respond to both components of the electrochemical gradient and will distribute accordingly. K+ ions for example, are at equilibrium across the plasma membrane even though they are 30-fold more concentrated inside the cell. the difference in concentration is balanced by the membrane potential, which is more negative on the inside. The membrane potential opposes the movement of cations to the outside of the cell.
When the concentration on molecules on both sides on the membrane the molecules will?
Osmosis only occurs when the concentration of solutions are different when separated by a membrane. If both solutions are of the same concentration, Osmosis will not occur, so there will be no change.
What happens to a higher concentration of dissolved molecules on one side of a cell membrane during the process of diffusion?
the side of the cell membrane with the higher molecule concentration moves molecules to areas of lower concentration during diffusion until an equilibrium is reached between both sides of the membrane.
