Question

What would you expect to happen to a plant if you watered it with very salty water? Explain why.
Is this an example of a hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic solution for the plant cells?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

If you water a plant with salt water, it will wilt, and eventually die. This is due to the fact that the salt water is a hypertonic solution when compared to the plant cells, and water inside the plant cells will diffuse by osmosis out of the cells in order to reduce the concentration of the salt solution.