Question

Hypotonic and hypertonic describe the concentration of the ____.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is -

C. Solute.

Explanation:

Hypotonic solution is the one that contains lesser concentration of solute (such as salt concentration) and higher concentration of solvent such as water.

On the other hand, hypertonic solution is the one that has higher concentration of solute (such as salt concentration) as compared to solvent concentration.

Thus, option C) is the right answer.

Answer 2

The right answer is C. Solute.

* A hypotonic solution is a solution less concentrated in solute so more concentrated in water.

* A hypertonic solution is a solution more concentrated in solute and therefore less concentrated in water.

* Two isotonic solutions have the same solute concentration and, therefore, also the same water concentration.