- #1
Urmi Roy
- 753
- 1
So when osmosis between two solutions (separated by a semipermeable membrane),takes place, the solvent travels from the side where its chemical potential is higher to the side where its chemical potential is lower.
However, this results in a difference of levels of fluids across the membrane.
Doesn't this contradict the laws of hydro-statics? Is chemical potential enough of a driving force to overcome hydro-static forces?
Thanks a lot!
However, this results in a difference of levels of fluids across the membrane.
Doesn't this contradict the laws of hydro-statics? Is chemical potential enough of a driving force to overcome hydro-static forces?
Thanks a lot!