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If physiological saline has a concentration of 0.90% (m/v) NaCl, identify the following solutions as isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic: [smaller]  0.25% (m/v) NaCl [justright]  0.90% (m/v) NaCl [larger]   1.8% (m/v) NaCl

Compare two compounds of similar molar mass, in which A is comprised of nonpolar molecules and B composed of polar molecules. Which of the following statements is true?

We can predict whether or not a solute dissolves in a solvent with the rule “like dissolves like.” This rule means that :

In a solution, the component present in the smaller amount is called the _________.

Which of the following pairs of compounds contain the same intermolecular forces?

In osmosis, two solutions with different concentrations of solutes are connected through a semipermeable membrane.  What type of molecules move through the membrane, and in which direction?  How does this process differ from dialysis?  

Water (H2O) has a higher boiling point than methane (CH4) because water has ________ between molecules.

According to Henry’s law, the solubility of a gas in a liquid

The predominant intermolecular force in CH3CH2F is:

An homogeneous mixture consists of 12% ethanol, 28% methanol and 60% water. Which of these is the solvent for the mixture?