Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Microbiology and Pharmacology

What does tonicity refer to?
  1. The concentration of a chemical in a solution
  2. The color of a solution
  3. The viscosity of a solution
  4. The pH of a solution
Explanation
Answer: A - The concentration of a chemical in a solution

Tonicity refers to the concentration of a chemical in a solution. Normal saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride) has a tonicity similar to that of tears and therefore is tolerated well by the eyes.
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