Question

the solution is: hypertonic / hypotonic / isotonic
water will: not move / move into the cell / move out of the cell

Explanation:

Step1: Recall tonicity definitions

Hypertonic - higher solute concentration outside cell, hypotonic - lower solute concentration outside cell, isotonic - equal solute concentration. Water moves from low - solute to high - solute areas (osmosis).

Step2: First beaker (top - left)

Cell has 60% water (40% solute), solution has 40% water (60% solute). Solution is hypertonic. Water moves out of the cell.

Step3: Second beaker (top - right)

Let's assume cell has 90% water (10% solute), if solution has 80% water (20% solute), solution is hypertonic. Water moves out of the cell.

Step4: Third beaker (middle - left)

Cell has 64% water (36% solute), solution has 73% water (27% solute). Solution is hypotonic. Water moves into the cell.

Step5: Fourth beaker (middle - right)

Cell has 60% water (40% solute), solution has 60% water (40% solute). Solution is isotonic. Water does not move.

Step6: Fifth beaker (bottom - left)

Cell has 54% water (46% solute), solution has 44% water (56% solute). Solution is hypertonic. Water moves out of the cell.

Step7: Sixth beaker (bottom - right)

Cell has 36% water (64% solute), solution has 72% water (28% solute). Solution is hypotonic. Water moves into the cell.

Answer:

1. Top - left: The solution is hypertonic. Water will move out of the cell.
2. Top - right: The solution is hypertonic. Water will move out of the cell.
3. Middle - left: The solution is hypotonic. Water will move into the cell.
4. Middle - right: The solution is isotonic. Water will not move.
5. Bottom - left: The solution is hypertonic. Water will move out of the cell.
6. Bottom - right: The solution is hypotonic. Water will move into the cell.