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Why can water pass through the semipermeable membrane, but not salt or sugar?

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Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation:

because water doesn't need to flow through salt and water because it will mix with water

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Answer:

due to large size of salt and sugar

Step-by-step explanation:

Some molecules, such as hydrocarbons and oxygen can cross the membrane. Many large molecules (such as glucose and other sugars) cannot. First, imagine a semipermeable membrane, one that will allow water to pass through but keeps in dissolved molecules

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