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When two solutions that differ in solute concentration are placed on either side of a selectively permeable membrane, and osmosis is allowed to take place, the water will]?

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water will become concentrated at the same concentration level with the two substances. For example, a concentration of 50 and 70 percent will, given osmosis, the selectively permeable membrane, and time, will become concentrated at 60% in both cases.
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