Osmosis And Diffusion Flashcards

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Define diffusion

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Is the movement of a molecule in a substance of a high concentration to a low concentration

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Define osmosis

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The movement of an individual molecules from a low concentration to a high concentration

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How does water move during osmosis?

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Water move through a semipermeable membrane from high concentration to a low concentration 

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Define hypertonic

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More stuff, less water 

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Define hypotonic

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Less stuff more water

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Define isotonic

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Equal water equal stuff

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