Osmosis Flashcards
1
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Solute
A
Substance that is being dissolved, material present in the smaller amount in the solution
Ex: salt, sugar
2
Q
Solvent
A
Dissolving medium, material present in the larger amount in the solution
Ex: water
3
Q
Solution
A
Homogenous mixture of a solute in a solvent
4
Q
Diffusion
A
Movement of molecules from high concentration to lower concentration
5
Q
Isotonic solution
A
Same solute concentration as another solution
No movement of water
6
Q
Hypertonic solution
A
Solution has a higher solute concentration than another solution
Water will move out the cell
7
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Hypotonic
A
Solution that has lower solute concentration on the outside than inside
Water will move into the cell
