NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-93

  • question_answer
    Addition of a solute to pure water causes

    A) negative water potential.

    B) more negative water potential.

    C) positive water potential.

    D) more positive water potential.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The pure water, at atmospheric pressure has zero water potential. The addition of any solute particles reduces the free energy of water. Thus, the water potential will be negative.


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