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Does the salt move into or out of the cell?
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane (see "Diffusion" above). It occurs when a solute (example: salt, sugar, protein, etc.) cannot pass through a membrane but the water can pass through. In solutions where the solute concentration is high, the concentration of water molecules is low because some of the water molecules are attached to the solute particles and thus do not contribute to diffusion. In solutions where the solute concentration is low, the concentration of unbound water molecules is high. Water moves from areas where the concentration of unbound water molecules is high (low solute concentration) to areas where the concentration of unbound water molecules is low (high solute concentration). In general, water moves toward the area with a higher solute concentration because it has a lower water concentration
If cells are placed in a solution with a high concentration of solute water will?
the molecules will pass from the salt solution to the cells.
Can salt cause water to diffuse?
Yes, salt can cause water to diffuse through a process called osmosis. When salt is dissolved in water, it creates a concentration gradient, with a higher concentration of solute (salt) on one side of a semi-permeable membrane. Water will move from the area of lower solute concentration (more dilute) to the area of higher solute concentration (more concentrated) to balance the concentrations. This movement of water is what drives the diffusion process.
What happens if instead of salt water you use distilled water in the red onion experiment?
If distilled water is used instead of salt water in the red onion experiment to observe osmosis, there would be no osmotic movement because distilled water does not contain any dissolved solutes. In contrast to salt water, where water moves from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, in distilled water there are no solutes to create a concentration gradient for water to move across the membrane.
What is the relationship between solutes solutions and solvents?
1. A solvent and a solute are both parts of a solution.2. The solvent is mostly in majority and, it dissolves a solute in itself to make a solution.
What is saturation with solute?
high concentration of salt in the water
Does the salt move into or out of the cell?
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane (see "Diffusion" above). It occurs when a solute (example: salt, sugar, protein, etc.) cannot pass through a membrane but the water can pass through. In solutions where the solute concentration is high, the concentration of water molecules is low because some of the water molecules are attached to the solute particles and thus do not contribute to diffusion. In solutions where the solute concentration is low, the concentration of unbound water molecules is high. Water moves from areas where the concentration of unbound water molecules is high (low solute concentration) to areas where the concentration of unbound water molecules is low (high solute concentration). In general, water moves toward the area with a higher solute concentration because it has a lower water concentration
If cells are placed in a solution with a high concentration of solute water will?
the molecules will pass from the salt solution to the cells.
Why does salt cause osmosis?
Salt causes osmosis because it is a solute that creates a concentration gradient across a semi-permeable membrane. Water molecules move from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration to try to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane, resulting in osmotic pressure.
Why does salt draw water away from the atmosphere?
This is because of the diffusion of water, called osmosis. Water naturally moves from area of high concentration to areas of low concentration. Salt has a high solute level, so the water wants to move down its concentration gradient to balance the levels out.
Is the concentration change after you add water to solution?
Adding more solute to a solution will increase its concentration. Adding more solvent will only dilute it. Think of salt water. The salt is the solute, and water is the solvent. Add salt and it becomes a more concentrated solution. Add more water, and it is more dilute. Simple and easy once you think it through.
What happens when a blood cell is placed into a 1.5 percent salt solution?
It is because the salt in the salt water will absord the fresh water in the cell, dehydrating it and making it shrivel up. The red blood cell shrivels up because of the process of osmosis. Water flows from an area of high concentration to lower concentration. If there is a lot of solute (picture a bunch of particles in water) then the water has a low concentration and a high concentration of solute. The RBC is sitting in extra cellular fluid (ECF). Within the RBC is intracellular fluid (ICF). If there is a lot of salt in the ECF or water like your example this means the fluid has a low concentration. Therefore, water from the ICF of the red blood cell will go out into the ECF so that its osmolarity will equal the osmolarity of the ECF. When more fluid goes to the ECF it is increasing it's concentration relative to the NaCl particles. Cells do this to maintain equality and balance.
What happens if instead of salt water you use distilled water in the red onion experiment?
If distilled water is used instead of salt water in the red onion experiment to observe osmosis, there would be no osmotic movement because distilled water does not contain any dissolved solutes. In contrast to salt water, where water moves from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, in distilled water there are no solutes to create a concentration gradient for water to move across the membrane.
What does salt concentration mean?
Salt content is the percentage of salt in water. Most ocean water has a 35 ppt salt content. That is, 35 grams of salt for every 1000 grams of water. This could also be written as 3.5%
IS WATER with less salt more concentrated than water with more salt?
Tricky question. Are you talking about the concentration of salt in the water or the concentration of water in the salt? It is unusual to talk about the concentration of water unless it is dissolved in another solvent like alcohol. Pure water has a constant concentration of 55.6 mol/dm3. Water is more concentrated without salt in it.
What is the relationship between solutes solutions and solvents?
1. A solvent and a solute are both parts of a solution.2. The solvent is mostly in majority and, it dissolves a solute in itself to make a solution.
Is water the solute in a salt water solution?
No, salt is the solute and water is the solvent
