Solution 1 has a higher concentration of NaCl than solution 2 . A membrane permeable only to Na+ and water separates the two membranes. Which of the following is true?

a. Na+ will diffuse into solution 2 until the two solutions become isotonic.
b. Solution 2 has a higher osmolarity.
c. A membrane potential will develop, with the negative side being in solution 1.
d. Solution 2 will gain water from solution 1.
e. Eventually, solution 2 will contain only Na+ and solution 1 will contain only Cl-


C

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