Match the Following. -Hygroscopic

question 93

Multiple Choice

Match the following.
-hygroscopic

• A)a solution in which more solute can be dissolved
• B)the shrinking of a red blood cell when placed in a solution of greater osmolarity than the cell itself
• C)refers to a solution having a greater osmolarity than 0.30 Osmol,the osmolarity of normal red blood cells
• D)refers to two solutions having the same osmolarity
• E)a substance which dissociates completely in solution,providing a relatively large number of ions to conduct electricity
• F)an ionic compound which holds water molecules within its crystalline structure
• G)a substance which partially dissociates in solution,providing a relatively small number of ions to conduct electricity
• H)the swelling and bursting of a red blood cell when placed in a solution of lower osmolarity than the cell itself
• I)an ionic compound which attracts water molecules from the atmosphere
• J)a solution in which more solute is dissolved than predicted for that particular temperature
• K)a substance which does not dissociate in solution and therefore does not conduct electricity
• L)a solution in which no more solute will dissolve and in which excess solute is visible in the container
• M)refers to a solution having a lower osmolarity than 30.0 Osmol,the osmolarity of blood serum

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