Physiological Chemistry II
Definitions & formulae
 
 
 
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  Aims of the practical
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  View definitions & formulae
  Question 1
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  Question 5
  Question 6
  Question 7
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  Table of atomic weights

 

 

 

 

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TONICITY
Whereas osmolarity is the sum of the molar (M) concentrations of all the solute particles in solution, tonicity is the total concentration of non-permeating solute particles ie those that do not cross biological membranes.