A cell that is 98% water is placed in a solution containing 3% salt. This cell is now _________ compared to its surroundings.

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The cell is hypotonic compared to its surroundings because it has a lower concentration of solutes (in this case, salt) and a higher concentration of water than the surrounding solution.

A Cell That Is 98% Water Is Placed in a Solution