Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the' liquid imbibed is essential, for imbibition. In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a prerequisite.

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Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the' liquid imbibed is essential, for imbibition. In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a prerequisite. (A) Affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid (B) Molecular density of the adsorbant (C) Concentration of the adsorbant (D) Pressure Potential of the adsorbant

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Amount of imbibition depends upon: (i) water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed, and (ii) affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid.

Q. Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the' liquid imbibed is essential, for imbibition. In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a prerequisite.

Affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid

Molecular density of the adsorbant

Concentration of the adsorbant

Pressure Potential of the adsorbant

Amount of imbibition depends upon: (i) water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed, and (ii) affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid.

Amount of imbibition depends upon:
(i) water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed, and
(ii) affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid.