Multiple Choice
Which ion is the greatest determinant of intracellular osmolarity and cell volume?
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Osmolarity
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Which term describes a solution that has the same solute concentration as another solution?
A
Isosmotic
B
Hypoosmotic
C
Hyperosmotic
D
Supersaturated
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Understand the concept of osmolarity, which refers to the concentration of solute particles in a solution.
Recognize that when two solutions have the same solute concentration, they exert the same osmotic pressure across a semipermeable membrane.
Identify the term used to describe solutions with equal solute concentrations: 'isosmotic'.
Differentiate this from 'hypoosmotic' (lower solute concentration), 'hyperosmotic' (higher solute concentration), and 'supersaturated' (a solution containing more solute than normally possible at a given temperature).
Conclude that the correct term for solutions with the same solute concentration is 'isosmotic'.
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