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Question
Define the term Osmosis.
Solution 1
Osmosis is the process by which water molecules move from a weaker solution into a stronger solution through a partially permeable membrane.
Solution 2
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from their region of higher concentration (dilute solution or with a lower solute concentration) to their region of lower concentration (concentrated solution or with a higher solute concentration) through a semi-permeable membrane.
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