Which term refers to a solution with a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution?

The term that refers to a solution with a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution is hypertonic. In a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solute is greater than that in a comparative solution, which often leads to the movement of water out of a cell or compartment through osmosis. This can cause cells to shrink or crenate as water is drawn out in order to balance the solute concentrations on either side of a permeable membrane.

In contrast, a hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solute compared to another solution, which can lead to water influx into cells, potentially causing them to swell or even burst. An isotonic solution has equal concentrations of solute, leading to no net movement of water across membranes. Supersaturated solutions contain more solute than can typically be dissolved at equilibrium but do not specifically relate to the comparison of concentrations between two different solutions.