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The term osmosis describes the movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one. Water is sometimes called "the perfect solvent," and living tissue (for example, a human being's cell walls) is the best example of a semipermeable membrane. Osmosis has a number of life-preserving functions: it assists plants in receiving water, it helps in the preservation of fruit and meat, and is even used in kidney dialysis. In addition, osmosis can be reversed to remove salt and other impurities from water

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What is the diffusion of water molecules called?

The diffusion of water molecules is called osmosis. This process involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.


A type of passive diffusion where water moves through a semipermeable membrane toward an area of higher solute concentration is called?

I assume you're talking about Osmosis, but I believe there are actually other similar processes as well.


Comparison of osmosis and reverse osmosis?

Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration. Reverse osmosis is a process that uses pressure to force water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane, removing impurities and particles. Reverse osmosis is a more efficient process for purifying water compared to osmosis.


Describe the process of osmosis?

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. This process helps to balance the solute concentrations on either side of the membrane.


Does osmosis use oxygen if its available?

No, osmosis is a passive process that does not require the use of energy or oxygen. It is the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Oxygen is not involved in the process of osmosis.