Textbook QuestionAssume that two liquids are separated by a semipermeable membrane, with pure solvent on the right side and a solution of a solute on the left side. Make a drawing that shows the situation after equilibrium is reached. 621views
Textbook QuestionIndicate the compartment (A or B) that will increase in volume for each of the following pairs of solutions separated by a semipermeable membrane: 333views
Textbook QuestionAre the following solutions isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic compared with a red blood cell? c. 0.9% (m/v) NaCl575views
Textbook QuestionWhat does it mean when we say that a 0.15 M NaCl solution is isotonic with blood, whereas distilled water is hypotonic?515views
Textbook QuestionA pickle is made by soaking a cucumber in brine, a salt-water solution. What makes the smooth cucumber become wrinkled like a prune? (9.6) 251views
Textbook QuestionA semipermeable membrane separates two compartments, A and B. If the levels in A and B are equal initially, select the diagram that illustrates the final levels in a to d: (9.6) 330views
Textbook QuestionSelect the diagram that represents the shape of a red blood cell when placed in each of the following a to e: (9.6) a. 0.9% (m/v) NaCl solution451views
Textbook QuestionLook up the composition of Ringer's solution used in the treatment of burns and wounds. What is the osmolarity of the solution? Is it hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic with blood plasma (0.30 osmol)? Discuss possible medicinal reasons for the osmolarity of the solution.467views
Textbook QuestionResearch information related to dialysis and answer the following questions: What is the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?293views
Multiple ChoiceA semipermeable membrane is placed between the following solutions.Which solution will increase in volume?251views1rank
Multiple ChoiceFour U tubes each have distilled water in the right arm, a solution in the left arm, and a semipermeable membrane between the arms. If the solute is LiF, which solution is most concentrated?220views1rank1comments
Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direction of water flow between 2 solutions separates by semipermeable membrane, where are the solute particles.213views1rank
Multiple ChoiceIf the fluid surrounding a patient's red blood cells is depleted in electrolytes, is crenation or hemolysis more likely to occur?192views2rank