Egg Lab Flashcard Review

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to lose water and shrink.

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What happens to a red blood cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The red blood cell shrinks as water moves out of the cell.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to gain water and swell.

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What happens to a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The red blood cell swells as water moves into the cell.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to another solution, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What happens to an egg when it is soaked in water?

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The egg gets larger since water enters the egg.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A selectively permeable membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What happens to liquid levels when water moves through a membrane?

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Water will move to the side with a higher solute concentration, raising the liquid level on that side.

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What is the order of liquids used in the egg lab?

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The order is vinegar, corn syrup, and then water.