Osmosis

Vocabulary flashcards about Osmosis

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution through a partially permeable membrane.

Solute

A solid soluble substance, such as sugar or salt.

Solvent

The liquid in which the solute dissolves, such as water or alcohol.

Solution

Dissolved solute + solvent, such as salty water.

Partially Permeable Membrane

A membrane that allows water molecules to flow through during osmosis

Concentration Gradient

Water molecules will move down a concentration gradient from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution.

Equilibrium

The water molecules are balanced same amount on each side.

equation for percentage change

final-start. divided by START

osmosis can cause cells and tissues…

too lose or gain mass