Question
Define: $(i)$ Hypertonic solution; $(ii)$ Hypotonic solution; $(iii)$ Isotonic solution.
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Answer
- Hypertonic Solution: A solution having higher concentration of solute with respect to another solution, is called hypertonic solution.
- Hypotonic Solution: A solution having higher concentration of solvent with respect to another solution, is called hypotonic solution.
- Isotonic Solution: A solution that have exactly the same water concentration with respect to another solution, is called isotonic solution.
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