Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define : osmosis
A
net movement of water molecules from high water conc. to low, across partially permeable membrane
2
Q
Define : water potential
A
potential of water to move across a partially permeable membrane
3
Q
what does a dilute solution contain?
A
- high conc. of water
- high water potential
4
Q
what does a concentrated solution contain?
A
- low conc. of water
- low water potential
