Two solutions of water and dissolved potassium and glucose are separated by a selectively permeable membrane that only permits the passage of water. If the two solutions have the same total solute concentration, but solution 1 has a higher concentration of potassium and a lower concentration of glucose than solution 2, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A) There will be no net movement of water molecules between the solutions.
B) There will be net water movement from solution 1 to solution 2.
C) There will be net water movement from solution 2 to solution 1.
D) There will be net glucose movement from solution 2 to solution 1.
E) There will be net potassium movement from solution 1 to solution 2.
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