Osmosis

Question 1

Define water potential

Answer 1

The likely hood of water molecules to diffuse in or out of a solution

Question 2

What is isotonic

Answer 2

When two solutions have the same water potential

Question 3

What does the rate of osmosis depend on

Answer 3

Water potential gradient higher water potential gradient the faster the rate of osmosis
Thickness of exchange surface
Surface area

Question 4

Describe osmosis

Answer 4

Diffusion of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from an area of high water potential to an area of lower water potential