Explain: What is osmosis? Give examples.
(N/A) Osmosis is the phenomenon where solvent molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration (pure solvent) to a region of higher solute concentration (solution). This flow continues until equilibrium is reached.
Examples:
$(i)$ Raw mangoes shrivel when pickled in brine (salt water).
$(ii)$ Wilted flowers revive when placed in fresh water.
$(iii)$ Blood cells collapse when suspended in saline water.
Examples:
$(i)$ Raw mangoes shrivel when pickled in brine (salt water).
$(ii)$ Wilted flowers revive when placed in fresh water.
$(iii)$ Blood cells collapse when suspended in saline water.
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