3.2.3.1 Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the solvent
A
the liquid that dissolves solids
2
Q
what is a solute
A
a solid that dissolves in a liquid
3
Q
what is the solution
A
liquid containing dissolved solutes
4
Q
what is osmosis
A
the net movement of water across a partially permeable membrane from a region of high water potential to an are of low water potential
5
Q
what does a high WP mean
A
lots of water
not many solutes
6
Q
what does a low WP mean
A
less water
more solutes
7
Q
what is the highest water potential
A
0 kPa (pure water)
8
Q
what does a negative water potential mean
A
there is a solute in the water
9
Q
what is it called when an animal cell bursts due to water
A
haemolysed
10
Q
what is it called when a plant cell swells due to water
A
turgid
