Osmosis and Diffusion Word Problems
For the following problems, draw a picture that represents the scenario and then explain:
- Is the solution hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic?
- Will water enter the cells, leave the cells, or have no change?
- What will happen to the cells as a result?
- Roads are sometimes salted to melt ice. What does this do to the plants around the roadside and why?
B. Your plant that has been neglected for several weeks perks up after watering.
C. A decalcified egg is placed in pure water.
D. If a bowl of fresh strawberries is sprinkled with sugar, a few minutes later the berries will be
covered with juice.
E. If a person were stranded in a boat, at sea, and drank several gallons of
salt water, what would be the result and why?
F. What happens when dry spaghetti noodles are placed in a pot and boiled?
G. Old, limp celery in the fridge becomes crunchy again after placed in a container of water.
- Why do you get thirsty after eating a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips?
- Dried beans swell when placed in a bowl of water. Why?
Osmosis and Diffusion Word Problems
For the following problems, draw a picture that represents the scenario and then explain:
- Is the solution hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic?
- Will water enter the cells, leave the cells, or have no change?
- What will happen to the cells as a result?
A. Roads are sometimes salted to melt ice. What does this do to the plants around the roadside and
why?
B. Your plant that has been neglected for several weeks perks up after watering.
C. A decalcified egg is placed in pure water.
D. If a bowl of fresh strawberries is sprinkled with sugar, a few minutes later the berries will be
covered with juice.
E. If a person were stranded in a boat, at sea, and drank several gallons of
salt water, what would be the result and why?
F. What happens when dry spaghetti noodles are placed in a pot and boiled?
G. Old, limp celery in the fridge becomes crunchy again after placed in a container of water.
H. Why do you get thirsty after eating a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips?
I. Dried beans swell when placed in a bowl of water. Why?