Osmotic pressure
Osmotic pressure - is the difference in the pressure between two solutions that prevent fluid flow through semi-permeable membrane [1].
Osmotic pressure occurs when two solutions separated by semipermeable membrane have different concentrations of solutes. According to a rule of osmosis, fluid moves from an area of low concentration of solutes to an area of high concentration [2].
Osmotic pressure can be calculated using the following formula [3]:
| ∏ = nRT/V = MMRT |
Where:
- n - the number of moles of solute present
- R - ideal gas constant
- T - temperature in Kelvin
- V - volume of the solution
- MM - molar mass of the solute
References
- ↑ Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. (2002) Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science.
- ↑ Kent, M. (2000) Advanced Biology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. (2002) Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science.