3. Which one of the following is the best definition of osmosis (i) The movement of water from a concentrated solution to a dilute
solution across a partially permeable membrane.
(ii) The movement of a dissolved substance from a concentrated solution to a
dilute solution across a partially permeable membrane.
(iii) The movement of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated
solution across a partially permeable membrane.
(iv) The uptake of water by a living cell.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.

the answer is 0.42 is that is an option. this question provides no info