Which of the following statements are true of solutions? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)Any substance that dissolves in water is called a solute.
B)Compared to human cells, hypertonic solutions have a greater percentage of water.
C)Compared to human cells, hypotonic solutions have a smaller percentage of water.
D)Human cells placed in a hypotonic solution will shrivel.
E)Human cells placed in a hypertonic solution will swell and burst.
F)Blood plasma is isotonic to red blood cells.

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A solute is a substance that dissolves in a solvent, such as water. Blood plasma is isotonic to red blood cells, meaning it has the same concentration of solutes, preventing net movement of water.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Solutions? (Read