Why is it dangerous to inject pure water into a person's bloodstream?

Pure water in the bloodstream would cause red blood cells to swell and potentially burst because the cells are hypertonic compared to the pure water.

What is Osmosis?

8th Grade•50 minutes

I can explain how osmosis moves water across a membrane.

In osmosis, water moves through a semi-permeable membrane from areas of high water concentration to areas of low water concentration.

A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration when compared to a hypotonic solution.

Water potential is calculated by adding pressure potential and solute potential, and water moves to areas of lower water potential.

This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define osmosis in your own words.

2. What is a semi-permeable membrane, and why is it important in osmosis?

3. Explain the difference between hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions.

...and 7 more questions

Osmosis and Water Potential (Updated)

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