10 Questions
What is osmolality a measure of?
The number of solute particles dissolved in 1 liter of water
In which type of mixture does osmosis occur?
Homogeneous mixture
What is the normal osmolality of blood plasma?
300 mOsm/l
What does tonicity refer to?
The ability of a solution to change the shape or tone of cells
What is the main characteristic of a selectively permeable membrane in osmosis?
Allows the diffusion of a solvent
What is the main difference between osmolarity and osmolality?
Osmolarity measures total solute particles in a solution, while osmolality measures solute particles in 1 liter of water
What is the normal osmolality of blood plasma?
300 mOsm/l
In osmosis, when does it occur?
When the water concentration differs on both sides of a membrane
What is the measure of osmolality in biological systems?
Milliosmoles (mOsm)
What does tonicity refer to?
The ability of a solution to change the shape or tone of cells
Test your knowledge of solutions and osmosis with this quiz. Explore the concepts of solutes, solvents, osmolarity, and osmolality to deepen your understanding of these important scientific principles.
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