Questions and Answers
What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?
What are the two parts of a solution?
Solute and solvent
What is the solute?
What is being dissolved; present in the smaller amount
What is the solvent?
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How does water move in relation to concentration?
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What defines a hypotonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
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What defines a hypertonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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What defines an isotonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?
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Study Notes
Solutions Overview
- A solution is a homogeneous mixture where all parts are uniform and indistinguishable components.
- Solutions consist of two main parts: solute and solvent.
Components of Solutions
- Solute: The substance being dissolved, typically found in a smaller amount compared to the solvent.
- Solvent: The medium that dissolves the solute, usually present in a larger amount; water is known as the universal solvent.
Movement of Water in Solutions
- Water naturally moves from areas of higher solute concentration to areas of lower solute concentration.
Types of Solutions
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Hypotonic Solution:
- Defined as having a lower concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell.
- Causes water to move INTO the cell, leading to swelling and potential bursting.
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Hypertonic Solution:
- Defined as having a higher concentration of solute than inside the cell.
- Causes water to move OUT of the cell, resulting in cell shriveling.
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Isotonic Solution:
- Defined as having equal concentrations of solute inside and outside the cell.
- Results in water moving in and out of the cell at equal rates, maintaining a consistent cell volume.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of solutions in this quiz, including the definitions of solute and solvent, and the movement of water in different types of solutions. You will learn about hypotonic and hypertonic solutions and their effects on cells. Test your knowledge of this essential chemistry topic.