Question

Does a hypertonic solution have more solute or more volume of water than a hypotonic solution?

Answer 1

An `"hypertonic solution"` is MORE concentrated than an `"hypotonic solution"`.

Explanation:

And since the `"hypertonic solution"` is MORE concentrated, it necessarily contains more solute, or LESS solvent than a `"hypotonic solution"`.

And this goes back to our basic definition of concentration:

`"Concentration"="Moles of solute (moles or mass)"/"Volume of solution (L)"`.

The more solvent, the less concentrated, and the more `"hypotonic"` and vice versa.

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