Which outcome occurs when differential hydration affects desalination membranes?

💡 Explanation

Decreased ionic selectivity results from osmotic stress causing polymer swelling via hydration creating pathways for ions–the Donnan potential is affected. This differential swelling alters the membrane pore size distribution and reduces ion exclusion rather than concentrating solvents; therefore it lowers selectivity.

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