Multiple Choice
Which of the following solutions is hypotonic relative to a 0.9% saline solution?
14. Solutions
Osmosis
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A semipermeable membrane is placed between the following solutions.
Which solution will increase in volume?
A
Solution A:6.78% NaCl
B
Solution B:12.7% NaCl
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Identify the concept of osmosis, which is the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.
Examine the given concentrations: Solution A has 6.78% NaCl, and Solution B has 12.7% NaCl.
Recognize that the semipermeable membrane allows the passage of solvent (usually water) but not solute particles (NaCl in this case).
Determine the direction of solvent flow: Since Solution B has a higher concentration of NaCl, water will move from Solution A to Solution B to equalize the solute concentration on both sides of the membrane.
Conclude that Solution B will increase in volume as water moves into it from Solution A, due to the osmotic pressure difference.
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