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Osmotic Pressure

Osmotic Pressure

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In this animated and interactive object, learners conduct an experiment online to illustrate how a greater number of particles in a "vessel" increases osmotic pressure.

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Michael Plotkin
Michael Plotkin (Faculty)
8 years ago
Very simple, somewhat interactive analogy for osmosis using sponges in mesh bags (more sponges = more solute = greater "pulling power."
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