Question

when comparing two solutions, the solution that has less solute and a higher water concentration is called ______. hypotonic isotonic hypertonic

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions of tonicity:

• Hypotonic solution: Has a lower solute concentration (and higher water concentration) compared to another solution.
• Isotonic solution: Has the same solute concentration as another solution.
• Hypertonic solution: Has a higher solute concentration (and lower water concentration) compared to another solution.

The question describes a solution with less solute (higher water concentration) when comparing two solutions, which matches the definition of a hypotonic solution.

Answer:

hypotonic