4.3 osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
osmosis definition
A
the passage of water from a region where it has a higher water potential to a region where it has a lower water potential through a selectively permeable membrane
2
Q
what value is pure water?
A
0 KPa
3
Q
what unit of measure is associated with water potential?
A
kilopascals
4
Q
what will happen to the water potential of solute is added to pure water?
A
water potential will lower
