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Solution A is hypertonic because it has an overall higher number of solutes in it even though B has more types of solutes in it. What happens to red blood cells in a hypertonic NaCl solution? When subjected to hypertonic media (e.g. 1.8% NaCl), the cells lose their normal biconcaveRead More →

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Hypotonic solution: A solution that contains fewer dissolved particles (such as salt and other electrolytes) than is found in normal cells and blood. Hypotonic solutions are commonly used to give fluids intravenously to hospitalized patients in order to treat or avoid dehydration. Which type of solution is distilled water? InRead More →

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When sugar molecules are added to side B, it becomes hypertonic because there are more sugar molecules than side A. Why do gummy bears grow in water? In water: The water will move into the gummy bear because there is a lot of solute (sugar) in the bear and thereRead More →

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Thus, a solution containing a higher amount of solute in comparison to a similar solution is known as a hyperosmotic solution. For example, seawater is hyperosmotic in comparison to freshwater or tap water. How do you know if a solution is Hyperosmotic? Hyperosmotic can refer to solutions that have increasedRead More →

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Water will move in the direction where there is a high concentration of solute (and hence a lower concentration of water. Salt is a solute, when it is concentrated inside or outside the cell, it will draw the water in its direction. This is also why you get thirsty afterRead More →

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Seawater. Seawater has a high amount of salt particles compared to freshwater, making it a hypertonic solution. … Sugary Drinks. Have you ever tasted a sugary drink that was so sweet it made your mouth pucker? … Extracellular Fluid in Hypertonic Dehydration. … IV Drips and Injections. What are examplesRead More →

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A red blood cell will swell and undergo hemolysis (burst) when placed in a hypotonic solution. When placed in a hypertonic solution, a red blood cell will lose water and undergo crenation (shrivel). What happens to hypotonic cells? In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration is lower than inside theRead More →