The net movement of solvent molecules from a region of high solvent potential to a region of lower solvent potential through a partially or semi permeable membrane is refer to as?

A. Diffusion
B. Osmosis
C. Surface tension
D. Cohesion

Correct Answer:

Option B – Osmosis

Explanation

Diffusion: The movement of water vapors from regions of low concentration toward regions of high concentration

Surface tension: is a force transmitted through a string or object surface tension = force (N) ÷ Area (Nm−²)