tonicity Flashcards
1
Q
what is isotonic?
A
when there is an equal amount of solute and solvent
2
Q
is there net movement in an isotonic environment?
A
no
3
Q
what is a hypertonic solution?
A
when there is more salt than water
4
Q
what happens in a hypertonic solution?
A
water will leave the cell, and the cell will shrink (plasmolysis)
5
Q
what is a hypotonic solution?
A
there is more distilled (pure) water than salt
6
Q
what happens in a hypotonic solutionv
A
water enters the cell, and the cell will swell (hyp🅾️ —> O as in large)
