The yellow oval represents a cell with a semi-permeable membrane. The small, black dots represent molecules of water, and the larger, blue dots represent a solute such as sugar or salt. The membrane allows small molecules such as water to pass through, but it does not allow larger molecules such as solute to pass.
What will happen to the substances in this diagram to bring the concentrations closer to equilibrium?
A.
Nothing will change because it is already in equilibrium.
B.
Water will flow out of the cell and into the surrounding environment.
C.
The solute will flow into the cell from the surrounding environment.
D.
Water will flow into the cell from the surrounding environment.