Osmosis (Gr. Osmosis - Inducement)

Osmosis (from the Greek word "osmosis" - urge) is the process of transfer of solvent molecules from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane. This process occurs under conditions where two solutions are separated by a membrane that allows the solvent to pass through but the solutes to pass through.

Osmosis plays an important role in biological systems such as the cells of living organisms. Cells have semipermeable membranes that control the flow of substances between the cell and its environment. Osmosis is also important in industry, such as water purification, juice concentration, and drug production.

Osmosis is determined by the difference in solution concentration on different sides of the membrane. If one side of the membrane has a higher concentration of solution than the other side, then solvent molecules will move from an area of ​​lower concentration to an area of ​​higher concentration to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane. This process continues until the concentrations on both sides of the membrane are equal.

Osmosis can be reversible or irreversible. Reversible osmosis occurs when the opposing flows of solvent stop moving when equilibrium is reached between the concentrations on both sides of the membrane. Irreversible osmosis occurs when solvent molecules completely move into a more concentrated solution, which can lead to membrane destruction and other undesirable consequences.

In conclusion, osmosis is an important process that plays an important role in biological systems and industry. Understanding osmosis and its properties is a key factor in the design and development of new technologies in various fields.