answersLogoWhite

0

I believe it is all to do with diffusion.

The solvent particles will move from an area of high concentration to the area of low concentration (the cell).

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why volume of solvent increases after sonication?

Sonication creates cavitation bubbles that collapse, generating shock waves and microjets which break down solvent-solvent interactions and aid in dispersing particles. This disruption leads to an increase in the total volume of solvent due to the incorporation of gas bubbles and the reduction of solvent density in the cavitation zone.


What is the effect on the molarity of a solution of adding more solvent to a solution?

Adding more solvent to a solution decreases the molarity of the solution. This is based on the principle that initial volume times initial molarity must be equivalent to final volume times final molarity.


What solution contains the largest volume of solvent in 100mL?

A solution with the highest concentration of solute will contain the largest volume of solvent in 100mL. This means a dilute solution with a low amount of solute will have the highest volume of solvent remaining.


What happens to the total volume of a solution when you add a solute to a solvent?

When a solute is added to a solvent, the total volume of the solution typically increases, but not always by the full volume of the solute added. This is because the solute particles occupy spaces between the solvent molecules, which can lead to a volume contraction in some cases. Overall, while there is an increase in volume, the exact change depends on the nature of the solute and solvent involved.


What is the percent by volume of ethanol in a solution that contains 48 mL of ethanol dissolved in 144 mL of water?

The total volume of the solution is 48 mL + 144 mL = 192 mL. The percent by volume of ethanol is calculated as (volume of ethanol / total volume of solution) * 100%. Plugging in the values, we get (48 mL / 192 mL) * 100% = 25%. So, the solution contains 25% ethanol by volume.


Why does the volume of a solution not increase when you add a solute?

When a solute is added to a solvent, it occupies spaces between the solvent molecules without significantly increasing the overall volume. This is because the solute particles intermingle with the solvent molecules, leading to a more efficient packing arrangement. As a result, the increase in volume is minimal, and the system remains close to the original volume of the solvent. Thus, the change in volume is often negligible in practical terms.


Solution of different concentration can be prepared by?

mixing a specific amount of solute with a specific amount of solvent to achieve the desired concentration. This can be calculated using the formula: C1V1 = C2V2, where C1 is the initial concentration, V1 is the initial volume, C2 is the final concentration, and V2 is the final volume.


What provides the greatest surface area upon which a solvent can strip solute particles?

We can identify which solvent can strip solute particles with the greatest surface if we have the option to choose from. This statement is not a definition, it is an analogy question for a given situation.


What is helium percent by volume?

Helium accounts for around 8% of the volume of all matter (baryonic particles) in the universe.


How to make 5 percent silver nitret from10.2 percent?

You need to add an amount of solvent, such as water, to dilute it but you didn't specify the volume of the starting solution.


How does an increase in surface area help a solute dissolve more quickly?

Not necessarily just changing the surface area causes the rate to change. Changing the ratio of surface area volume changes the rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent. If the surface area is larger and the volume of a solute is smaller or the same, then the rate at which the solute dissolves in a solvent increases. If the surface area is smaller and the volume of the solute is larger or the same, then the rate at which the solute dissolves in a solvent decreases.


How do you dilute a solution effectively?

To dilute a solution effectively, you can add more solvent (such as water) to decrease the concentration of the solute. This can be done by carefully measuring the amounts of solute and solvent and mixing them thoroughly. The final concentration can be calculated using the formula C1V1 C2V2, where C1 is the initial concentration, V1 is the initial volume, C2 is the final concentration, and V2 is the final volume.