Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Flashcards GCSE > Osmosis > Flashcards

Osmosis Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route A flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route A flashcards GCSE Geography - AQA flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route B flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route B flashcards
1
Q

What is the definition of osmosis?

A

The diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a partially permeable membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a dilute solution?

A

High water concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is a concentrated solution?

A

Low water concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Does a hypotonic solution have more or less particles compared to the inside of the cell?

A

Less

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How does the water concentration differ on the inside and outside of the cell in hypotonic solution?

A

Inside- low water concentration
Outside- high concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which direction will water flow in a hypotonic solution?

A

To the right

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What would happen to the cell in a hypotonic solution?

A

Burst

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Does an isotonic solution have more or less particles compared to the inside of the cell?

A

Same amount

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How does the water concentration differ on the inside and outside of the cell in isotonic solution?

A

No difference- equal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which direction will water flow in an isotonic solution?

A

No movement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What would happen to the cell in an isotonic solution?

A

Nothing- stay normal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Does a hypertonic solution have more or less particles compared to the inside of the cell?

A

More

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How does the water concentration differ on the inside and outside of the cell in a hypertonic solution?

A

Outside- low concentration
Inside- high concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which direction will water flow in a hypertonic solution?

A

To the left

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What would happen to the cell in a hypertonic solution?

A

Shrivel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Agar jelly cubes

A

Heat the agar jelly cubes at different temperatures but make sure that they are all the same size. Use the same amount of concentration of acid for the same amount of time. Measure the clear distance from outside of the cube at different temperatures.

Flashcards GCSE (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions