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