Please help.
1) A man is lost at sea in a canoe. Can he survive by drinking sea water? Why?
2) Explain why a) fingers appear wrinkled after a swim in the pool and b) Some juices comes out of strawberries when sugar is sprinkled on them.
Originally posted by Little Dolphin:Please help.
1) A man is lost at sea in a canoe. Can he survive by drinking sea water? Why?
2) Explain why a) fingers appear wrinkled after a swim in the pool and b) Some juices comes out of strawberries when sugar is sprinkled on them.
1)
No. By drinking sea water he will probably die even faster.
http://www.ehow.com/about_4578979_drinking-saltwater-eventually-kill-you_.html
2)
http://www.pitara.com/discover/5wh/online.asp?story=190
Osmosis can also occur for the strawberry.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_does_sugar_bring_out_the_juices_in_strawberries