A balloon allows water but not sugar to pass through it. The balloon contains a 10% sugar solution. A beaker contains a 5% sugar solution. Which statement is true?

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a
When placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by osmosis.
b
When placed in the beaker, the balloon will lose water by osmosis.
c
When placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by active transport.
d
When placed in the beaker, the balloon will lose water by active transport.

a) When placed in the beaker, the balloon will gain water by osmosis.

b

When placed in the beaker, the balloon will lose water by osmosis.

which one is the correct answer?