I place a cell in a solution. Over a period of time, I notice that the cell shrinks, as if it is losing water. Which
of the following seems likely?
(A) the solution is a strong buffer
(B) the solution is an acid
(C) the solution has more dissolved solutes than the cell does
(D) the solution has fewer dissolved solutes than the cell does
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(D) is your right answer
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c) the solution has more dissolved solutes than the cell does .
As concentration of dissolved solutes in the solvent is higher than that inside the cell, the solution is hypertonic.
Consequently, water will move out of the cell and the cell will shrink .
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