Question

Label each of the following solutions as Hypertonic, Isotonic, or Hypotonic:

A. 50% H2O, 50% solute.
B. 75% H2O, 25% solute.
C. 50% H2O, 50% solute.
D. 80% H2O, 20% solute.

Answer 1

Without a reference solution to compare to, we cannot categorize the given solutions as hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic since these terms are used to describe relative concentrations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to label each solution as hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic based on their solute and water percentages. Solutions with a solute concentration higher than another solution are labeled as hypertonic. Solutions with equal solute concentration as another solution are called isotonic, and those with lower solute concentration are considered hypotonic. Given that we don't have a reference solution to compare them with, we cannot definitively label them as hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic based solely on their solute and water percentages.