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Define isotonic solutions.
Two solutions having the same osmotic pressure at a given temperature are called isotonic solutions.
Give an example of an isotonic solution.
Normal saline solution (0.9% mass/volume sodium chloride solution) has an osmotic pressure equivalent to the fluid inside a blood cell.
What is a hypertonic solution?
A solution with higher osmotic pressure compared to another solution is known as a hypertonic solution.
Provide an example of a hypertonic solution.
Out of 10% w/v and 20% w/v urea solutions, the 20% w/v urea solution is hypertonic.
What characterizes a hypotonic solution?
A solution with lower osmotic pressure compared to another solution is known as a hypotonic solution.
Give an example of a hypotonic solution.
Out of 10% w/v and 20% w/v urea solutions, the 10% w/v urea solution is hypotonic.
Learn about isotonic solutions and how they relate to osmotic pressure. Understand the concept of isotonic solutions and their practical applications, such as normal saline solution for intravenous injections.
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