Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis: Example Problems
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Example Problem 1
An aqueous solution containing 2.5 g of a protein dissolved in 600 cm3 solution at 20°C was placed in a container that has a water-permeable membrane. Water permeated through the membrane until the level of the solution was 0.90 cm above the pure water. What is the molecular weight of the protein?
Example Problem 2
A solution is made by dissolving 13.0 g of sucrose, C12H22O11, in 117 g of water, producing a solution with a volume of 125 mL at 20.°C. What is the expected osmotic pressure at 20.°C?