Solutions and Concentration

Question 1

Hypertonic solution

Answer 1

the solution is more concentrated in dissolved particles than intracellular fluid. i.e has a higher molar concentration

Question 2

Isotonic solution

Answer 2

The solution has the same concentration of dissolved particles as intracellular fluid. i.e has the same molar concentration

solutions have to be isotonic otherwise cells will lose or gain water by osmosis

Question 3

Hypotonic solution

Answer 3

The solution is less concentrated in dissolved particles than intracellular fluid. i.e has a lower molar concentration