You are performing an experiment to determine if a solution is
hypertonic, hypotonic or isotonic in relation to cells placed into
the solution. Using your background knowledge and research on
osmosis, answer the questions below.
Describe what you would expect to happen to the cells if they
are placed in the following:(1 pt for each description)
Hypertonic solution
Isotonic solution
Hypotonic solution
Calculate the average weight for each measurement below. Be
sure to show your work. (2 pts) Then, use the data below to
determine if the solution the cells were placed into was hypotonic,
hypertonic or isotonic. How do you know that this is the case?(2
pts)
Time (minutes)
Weight 1 (g)
Weight 2 (g)
Weight 3 (g)
Average (g)
0
4.2
4.34
4.3
5
3.7
3.68
3.72
10
3.3
3.26
3.32