1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertonic
What happens to the cells?
A
Higher concentration outside of cell
They shrink
2
Q
Hypotonic
What happens to the cells?
A
Lower concentration outside
Cells swell / burst
3
Q
Isotonic
A
Concentrations are in equilibrium
4
Q
Solute
A
Solid - sugar
5
Q
Solvent
A
Liquid
Tea
6
Q
Solution
A
Solute + solvent
Sugary tea
7
Q
Net flow
A
Overall flow of concentration (always high to low
8
Q
Diffusion
A
Random movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration
9
Q
Diffusion is a ____ process meaning
A
Passive
No energy is released or transferred
10
Q
Diffusion is fastest when
A
Temperature is high
Steep gradient
Short distance to travel
