Question

question 1 (1 point)
a cell with a total of 0.3 osmol/l is placed into a solution with a total of 0.2 osmol/l.
it is assumed that the osmotic particles cannot pass through the cell membrane.
answer the following true or false questions.
1 osmoles are the total particles in a solution, regardless of identity
2 when particles are placed into a solvent, solvent particles are displaced
3 when solvent particles are displaced, the concentration of the solvent
increases
a. true b. false

Explanation:

1. Osmoles represent the total number of particles (regardless of their type) in a solution, so this statement is true.
2. When solute particles are added to a solvent, they occupy space and displace solvent particles, so this statement is true.
3. When solvent particles are displaced, the amount of solvent per unit volume decreases, meaning the concentration of the solvent (amount of solvent/volume) actually decreases, so this statement is false.

Answer:

1. A. true
2. A. true
3. B. false