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A simcell has a special membrane that is permeable to alcohol but not to water. This simcell contains 20% alcohol and 80% water and is placed in a solution containing 40% alcohol and 60% water. What will happen to the cell?.

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The simcell is going to expand due to net movement of alcohol into the cell.

What is Osmosis?

This can be referred to in science as the diffusion of solvents from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration through a semi permeable membrane.

In conclusion, The movement of the alcohol in this question would cause an expansion of the simcell.

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