Question

Study the following figure showing osmosis and mark the correct statement.

• A. The external pressure applied on the solution to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure
• B. The external pressure applied on the solvent to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure
• C. The hydrostatic pressure built up on solvent which just stops osmosis is osmotic pressure
• D. Pressure developed by solvent while solution flows through semipermeable membrane

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To stop the process of osmosis, a minimum external pressure is applied to solution and that external pressure is called Osmotic Pressure.