Question

Fill in the blanks below to complete the hypothesis for this lab. It should answer the lab question, "What is the effect of molecule size on a molecule's ability to diffuse across a semipermeable membrane?" If molecules are small enough, then . . .

Answer 1

Sample Hypothesis: If molecules are small enough, then they will diffuse across a semipermeable membrane because they can pass through its tiny openings.

-correct conclusion (“then”): Molecules will diffuse through the membrane

-correct reason (“because”): Molecules can pass through the membrane’s tiny openings.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

They can pass through the semi permeable membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

The permeability of a particular solute depends on the size, solubility, properties etc and even the properties of the membrane it is aiming to pass through

If molecules are small enough, then they can pass through the semi-permeable membrane. This is as a result of permeability being inversely proportional to the molecule size.