In which type of solution would equilibrium exist?
A) isotonic
B) hypertonic
C) hypotonic
D) osmotic
E) ionic

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In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water. This leads to equilibrium where there is no further movement of water molecules. In hypertonic and hypotonic solutions, there is a concentration gradient that results in movement of water molecules in or out of the cell to achieve equilibrium. Osmotic and ionic solutions refer to the properties of the solutes in the solution, but do not necessarily indicate whether equilibrium will exist or not.

In Which Type of Solution Would Equilibrium Exist