44.1 osmosis and osmolarity Flashcards
1
Q
hyposmotic
A
more H2o
less solute
2
Q
hyper osmotic
A
less H2o
more solute
3
Q
when 2 solutions separated by a membrane differ in osmotic pressure, they differ in
A
osmolarity
4
Q
whats osmolarity
A
total solute concentration expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution
-measured in milliosmoles/liter (mOsm/L)
5
Q
human blood osmolarity
A
300 mOsm/L
6
Q
seawater osmolarity
A
1,000 mOsm/L
