Water - Osmosis and Water Potential Quiz

Questions on osmosis and water potential

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  • Created by: Jade
  • Created on: 25-11-11 10:19
What is a solute?
A solid that dissolves in a liquid
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What is a solvent?
A liquid that dissolves solids
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What is a solution?
A liquid containing dissolved solids
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Define Osmosis
Osmosis is the movement from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential across a partially permeable membrane.
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Osmosis will occur until the __________ is the same on both sides of the membrane
Water Potential
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Pure water has ...
The highest water potential at 0kPa
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What is a solvent?

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A liquid that dissolves solids

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What is a solution?

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Define Osmosis

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Osmosis will occur until the __________ is the same on both sides of the membrane

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Melissa

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Great quiz, got a test on osmosis tomorrow, this is a good recap :) 

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