Question

with different amounts of salt (nacl) that can be added to clarks solutions are compared with the normal concentration of sodium e solutions are available: isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic. concentration of free water now, rank these 3 saline solutions based on free water concentration. higher lowest middle highest isotonic saline hypotonic saline hypertonic saline

Explanation:

• Hypotonic saline: Has a lower concentration of solutes (like NaCl) compared to the normal concentration. So, it has a higher concentration of free water as there is relatively more water compared to solutes.
• Isotonic saline: Has the same concentration of solutes as the normal concentration. Thus, the concentration of free water is intermediate.
• Hypertonic saline: Has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the normal concentration. So, it has the lowest concentration of free water as there is relatively less water compared to solutes.

Answer:

• Isotonic Saline: Middle
• Hypotonic Saline: Highest
• Hypertonic Saline: Lowest