Classify the following into osmosis/diffusion Preserving pickles in salt

Explanation

• Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to a region of lower water concentration.
• When pickles are preserved in strong salt solution (hypertonic environment), water moves out from pickle cells into the surrounding solution.
• This loss of water prevents microbial growth and helps in preservation.

 Therefore, the process is classified under osmosis, not diffusion.