Table of contents

1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

14. Solutions

Osmosis

General Chemistry

14. Solutions

Osmosis

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with General Chemistry?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

What does the term hypoosmotic refer to in the context of osmosis?

A solution with the same solute concentration as another solution

A solution with a lower solute concentration compared to another solution

A solution with a higher solute concentration compared to another solution

A solution that does not participate in osmosis

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

Define hypoosmotic: In the context of osmosis, a hypoosmotic solution is one that has a lower solute concentration compared to another solution.

Compare solute concentrations: When comparing two solutions, the one with the lower solute concentration is considered hypoosmotic relative to the other.

Consider the movement of water: In osmosis, water will move from the hypoosmotic solution (lower solute concentration) to the hyperosmotic solution (higher solute concentration) to achieve equilibrium.

Apply the definition: In any scenario involving osmosis, identify the solution with the lower solute concentration as hypoosmotic, which will influence the direction of water movement.