Water will move in the direction where there is a high concentration of solute and hence a lower concentration of water. A simple rule to remember is:.
Salt is a solute, when it is concentrated inside or outside the cell, it will draw the water in its direction. This is also why you get thirsty after eating something salty. If the concentration of solute salt is equal on both sides, the water will move back in forth but it won't have any result on the overall amount of water on either side.
The word " HYPO " means less, in this case there are less solute salt molecules outside the cell, since salt sucks, water will move into the cell. The cell will gain water and grow larger. In plant cells, the central vacuoles will fill and the plant becomes stiff and rigid, the cell wall keeps the plant from bursting.
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