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If you're referring to a cell and it's membrane, then the greater the surface area of the outer cell membrane, the faster osmosis will occur. This is because the water will have more room to etner the cell through the membrane.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, it does.
Changing the Surface Area to Volume ratio will increase the rate of osmosis.
This is one of the main reasons Red Blood Cells have massive SA:V ratios
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∙ 13y agosince the water is so spread out the sunlight and heat can evaporate more water
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What can change the surface area to volume ratio?
Yes. There are ways to do that, but it depends on what you wish to change the surface area of. Changing the surface area of something like, say, a shotput is difficult, but changing the surface area of a balloon can be accomplished by merely blowing it up (more) or deflating it.
How does changing the shape of an antacid tablet affect how fast it breaks down?
the smaller each bit of the tablet, the larger the surface area is hence the quickier the reaction will take place... chemstry 101 the smaller each bit of the tablet, the larger the surface area is hence the quickier the reaction will take place... chemstry 101
How does an increase in surface area help a solute dissolve more quickly?
Not necessarily just changing the surface area causes the rate to change. Changing the ratio of surface area volume changes the rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent. If the surface area is larger and the volume of a solute is smaller or the same, then the rate at which the solute dissolves in a solvent increases. If the surface area is smaller and the volume of the solute is larger or the same, then the rate at which the solute dissolves in a solvent decreases.
What is osmosis in detail?
Osmosis is the movement of water across a partially permeable membrane down the concentration gradiant from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until an equilibrium is achieved.
What is the process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration?
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration--not to be confused with osmosis, which is the movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane.
How does the surface area to volume ratio affect osmosis?
The higher the ratio, the faster and more efficient osmosis occurs.
What are the factors that affect the rate of osmosis?
The rate of osmosis is dependent on factors such as temperature, particle size (surface area), and the concentration gradient and time given for osmosis to occur
How mass affect surface area?
Mass has no direct effect on the surface area of an object. You can increase mass without changing anything other property of an object. Volume, Size, and Shape effect surface area.
How does changing a dimenion of a rectangular prism affect its surface area?
If each dimension is increased by x% (a multiple of 1+x/100), then the surface area is increased by a multiple of (1+x/100)2. So doubling the length (x = 100) quadruples the area.
How does surface area affect damping of an oscillation?
The larger the surface area, the larger the damping of an oscillation
How does surface area affect the weathering rates?
A great surface area is a factor which favors weathering.
Is diffusion of water is called osmosis?
Yes, osmosis is defined as the net movement of water molecules from an area where they are highly concentrated to an area where they are less concentrated across a semi-permeable membrane such as a cell surface membrane.
How does surface area affect weathering?
it doesnt
Where surface area is not affect the rate of a reaction?
Surface area affect the reaction rate because the contact between finely divided particles is improved.
How does the area of exposed surface affect evaporation?
The larger the exposed surface area - the faster evaporation occurs.
How does the surface area of a rock affect the rate of weathering.?
The surface area of a rock has a big affect on the rate of weathering. The higher the surface area of the rock in proportion to its overall mass will result in a quicker rate of weathering of the rock.
How does surface area affect friction?
more rough surface more friction object have
