Osmosis Flashcards

1
Q

What are osmotica?

A

Solutes that are osmotically active.

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2
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What is osmosis?

A

The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.

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3
Q

Examples of osmotica?

A

IONS
Sugars
Proteins

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4
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Osm/L=

A

Molar concentration X number of molecules or ions in solution

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5
Q

1st step in Osmolarity?

A

Does the solute cross the cell membrane via simple passive diffusion?

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6
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2nd step in Osmolarity?

A

When the solute dissolves, does it remain intact or dissociate into ions?

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7
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What inherit energy do molecules contain that makes them move around randomly?

A

Thermal energy

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8
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When does diffusion end?

A

When the concentration is the same on both sides of the synthetic membrane?

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