Question

look at the picture of the solution. explain the following: what kind of solution is in the picture? how do you know? explain which direction water would move. * what would happen to the cell? water will move in and out of the cell 5% nacl 95% h₂o environment cell 20% nacl 80% h₂o

Explanation:

1. The solution is hypotonic compared to the cell. We know this because the environment has a lower solute (NaCl) concentration (5%) and higher water (95%) concentration than the cell (20% NaCl, 80% H₂O).
2. Water moves from an area of high water - concentration to an area of low water - concentration by osmosis. So, water will move into the cell as the environment has a higher water concentration.
3. The cell will swell and may burst (lyse) due to the influx of water if it is an animal cell. In a plant cell, the cell wall will prevent bursting and the cell will become turgid.

Answer:

1. Hypotonic solution. Determined by solute - water concentration comparison.
2. Water will move into the cell due to osmosis.
3. Animal cell may burst, plant cell will become turgid.