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WATER POTENTIAL Flashcards

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Water potential

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Ability of water molecule to move freely in solution

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ѰW =

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Ѱs + Ѱp + Ѱg

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Five properties of water

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1) Water is cohesive
2) Water is an excellent solvent
3) Water can DISSOCIATE into ions
4) Water has a high latent heat of vaporization
5) Water has a high tensile strength

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How to pull water through the xylem

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Cohesion, adhesion and surface tension

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The major factors influencing the water potential (ѰW) in plants

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Concentration, Pressure and Gravity

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