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Match the following definitions to the correct term.

Column A
1.
Type of solution that has a higher solute (salt or sugar) concentration and a less water. Causes things in this solution to shrink.:
Type of solution that has a higher solute (salt or sugar) concentration and a less water. Causes things in this solution to shrink.
2.
Type of solution that has more water and less solute (salt or sugar) concentration. Causes things to puff up and possibly burst.:
Type of solution that has more water and less solute (salt or sugar) concentration. Causes things to puff up and possibly burst.
3.
Type of solution that has a balance of water and solute concentration.:
Type of solution that has a balance of water and solute concentration.
Column B
a.hypertonic solution
b.hypotonic solution
c.isotonic soultion

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Here are the correct matches for the terms based on the definitions provided:

  1. Type of solution that has a higher solute (salt or sugar) concentration and less water. Causes things in this solution to shrink.:

    • a. hypertonic solution

  2. Type of solution that has more water and less solute (salt or sugar) concentration. Causes things to puff up and possibly burst.:

    • b. hypotonic solution

  3. Type of solution that has a balance of water and solute concentration.:

    • c. isotonic solution