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IF you dilute an animal cell it will swell (plant cells [with cell walls] are immune).

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How do different solutions affect cell volume and concentration?

Different solutions can affect cell volume and concentration through processes like osmosis. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution (lower solute concentration outside), water moves into the cell, causing it to swell. Conversely, in a hypertonic solution (higher solute concentration outside), water exits the cell, leading to shrinkage. Isotonic solutions maintain cell volume as solute concentrations are balanced inside and outside the cell.


How does the water in the cells behave when in high or low concentrations of water?

In high solute concentrations water will flow out of the cell. In low solute concentrations water will flow into the cell.


How do cells respond to environments with different solute concentrations?

There are three types of solute concentrations, Isotonic, Hypotonic and Hypertonic. The prefix refers to how much solute is in the solution as compared to the inside of the cell. In Isotonic, the cell and solution have the same concentration of solute, so the cell stays the same size. In Hypertonic, the cell has less solute than the solution, and therefore gives water to to balance out and shrivels. In Hypotonic, the cell has more solute than the solution, and accepts water from the solution, thereby swelling, which is potentially beneficial in plant cells but can destroy animal cells. I hope this answers your questions. Isotonic is the best for animals, hypotonic is the best for plants.


Diffusion of a solute into a cell occurs when the solute is?

I believe the answer is when it is uncharged.


Importance of knowing the concentration of solute and solvent in the cell?

By knowing the concentrations of solute and solvent on the inside and outside of a cell, the direction of osmosis and the result of the cell can be predicted. Solutions on the outside of a cell can be described based on how they affect the cell.

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How do different solutions affect cell volume and concentration?

Different solutions can affect cell volume and concentration through processes like osmosis. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution (lower solute concentration outside), water moves into the cell, causing it to swell. Conversely, in a hypertonic solution (higher solute concentration outside), water exits the cell, leading to shrinkage. Isotonic solutions maintain cell volume as solute concentrations are balanced inside and outside the cell.


How does the water in the cells behave when in high or low concentrations of water?

In high solute concentrations water will flow out of the cell. In low solute concentrations water will flow into the cell.


How does solute concentration affect diffusion osmosis?

Solute concentration affects diffusion and osmosis by creating a concentration gradient. Higher solute concentration outside the cell will cause water to move out of the cell, leading to a decrease in cell volume. Lower solute concentration outside the cell will cause water to move into the cell, increasing its volume.


What is a cell in when solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal?

Isotonic.


How do cells respond to environments with different solute concentrations?

There are three types of solute concentrations, Isotonic, Hypotonic and Hypertonic. The prefix refers to how much solute is in the solution as compared to the inside of the cell. In Isotonic, the cell and solution have the same concentration of solute, so the cell stays the same size. In Hypertonic, the cell has less solute than the solution, and therefore gives water to to balance out and shrivels. In Hypotonic, the cell has more solute than the solution, and accepts water from the solution, thereby swelling, which is potentially beneficial in plant cells but can destroy animal cells. I hope this answers your questions. Isotonic is the best for animals, hypotonic is the best for plants.


Diffusion of a solute into a cell occurs when the solute is?

I believe the answer is when it is uncharged.


Importance of knowing the concentration of solute and solvent in the cell?

By knowing the concentrations of solute and solvent on the inside and outside of a cell, the direction of osmosis and the result of the cell can be predicted. Solutions on the outside of a cell can be described based on how they affect the cell.


Choose the CORRECT statement about solute concentrations or particles inside and outside the cell?

To determine the correct statement about solute concentrations or particles inside and outside a cell, we must consider the context of osmosis and diffusion. Typically, if a cell is in a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside, causing water to move out of the cell. Conversely, in a hypotonic solution, the concentration outside is lower, leading to water entering the cell. The isotonic condition means equal solute concentrations inside and outside, resulting in no net movement of water.


What is the concentration of material in the cell affects the fluid volume in the cell What is the property called?

The concentration of materials in a cell affects its fluid volume through a property known as osmotic pressure. When solute concentrations are high inside the cell, water moves into the cell to balance the concentration gradient, leading to an increase in fluid volume. Conversely, if the concentration of solutes is higher outside the cell, water may exit, causing the cell to shrink. This process is crucial for maintaining cell shape and function.


How did isotonic hypotoinic and hypertonic compare to each other?

Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentrations compared to the cell's interior, resulting in no net movement of water, thereby maintaining cell shape. Hypotonic solutions have a lower solute concentration than the cell, causing water to enter the cell, which can lead to swelling or even bursting. Conversely, hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration, prompting water to exit the cell, potentially causing it to shrivel. These differences in solute concentrations significantly impact cellular behavior and function.


Does volume of solution affect the cell voltage of galvanic cells?

I think it would only increase the duration of the reaction, because you increase the starting materials, while the concentrations stay the same. At a microscopic level it's easy to visualise: The reaction is fueled by the ions interacting with the surface of the metal rod in the solution. If the volume of solute increases, the rate of interacting ions would stay the same. A higher concentration would be a solution where the ions are closer to eachother, so per area, interactions with the metal rod would increase and therefore the rate of the reaction would increase.


How do changing solute concentrations affect a paramecium?

Changing solute concentrations affect paramecia by altering the osmotic balance within their cells. In a hypertonic environment, water moves out of the paramecium, potentially leading to dehydration and cellular shrinkage. Conversely, in a hypotonic environment, water enters the cell, which can cause it to swell and risk bursting. Paramecia manage these changes using contractile vacuoles to expel excess water and maintain homeostasis.