Science practices Flashcards
1
Q
what is osmosis?
A
the diffusion of a solvent across a semipermeable membrane
2
Q
what is a solvent?
A
the liquid in which the substance is dissolved
3
Q
what is a semipermeable membrane?
A
a barrier that allows some substances to pass through it
4
Q
what does equilibrium?
A
a state in which opposing forces are balanced
