3.7 Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define osmosis
A
the passage of water from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential through a semi-permeable membrane
2
Q
How will the addition of a solute affect the water potential?
A
It will lower it.
3
Q
What will the water potential of a solution always be?
A
Less than 0 (i.e. negative)
4
Q
Water will move from a less negative water potential to
A
an more negative water potential.
5
Q
What is the highest value of water potential?
A
Zero
