Potassium chloride vs. Sodium chloride for osmosis?

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The discussion centers on the choice between sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium chloride (KCl) for osmosis experiments involving potato tubers. Sodium chloride is preferred due to its higher solubility and better compatibility with biological systems, which enhances osmotic processes. Additionally, the naturally occurring concentration of sodium chloride in potato cells is not well-documented, posing a challenge for accurate experimental analysis. The urgency of the research paper deadline emphasizes the need for reliable sources to support these findings.

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Okay, I'm stumped. I've been searching endlessly to find two pieces of information for an Honors Chemistry research paper. My mentor wants to me explain why we used sodium chloride rather than potassium chloride in our potato tuber osmosis experiment. I've searched six hours straight without finding anything relevant.

His second question is what the naturally occurring sodium chloride concentration in potato cells are. I can't find any source that will tell me.

Where can I find this information? This paper is due on Friday and I don't see how i'll be able to get this in at due to my current situation.
 
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