Osmotic Pressure
It is the minimum pressure needed to stop the moment through the semipermeable membrane. The osmotic pressure depends on the concentration of the solute. Osmotic pressure is calculated by using the equation:
π = MRT
- π=osmotic pressure
- M=molar concentration of solutes
- R=gas constant
- T=Temperature
Osmosis
Osmosis is a biological and chemical process in which there is passive movement of solvent molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a semipermeable membrane, thus equalizing solute concentrations on both sides of the membrane. The osmosis process is essential for many biological processes, including the absorption of nutrients and the maintenance of the fluid balance in cells and organisms.
Table of Content
- Osmosis Definition
- What is Osmosis?
- Osmotic Solution
- Types of Osmosis
- Effect of Osmosis on Cell
- Osmotic Pressure
- Significance of Osmosis
- Examples of Osmosis
- Factors Affecting Osmosis
- Variation of Osmosis
- Difference Between Osmosis and Diffusion
- FAQs on Osmosis