Which of the following has maximum water potential?

Question

Which of the following has maximum water potential? (A) Pure water (B) 2% sucrose solution (C) 4% glucose solution (D) 10% sodium chloride solution

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Water potential of pure water is maximum i.e., zero and addition of solutes in it decreases the water potential i.e. -ve value. Water potential is the free energy per mole of water molecule.

Q. Which of the following has maximum water potential?

Pure water

2% sucrose solution

4% glucose solution

10% sodium chloride solution

Water potential of pure water is maximum i.e., zero and addition of solutes in it decreases the water potential i.e. -ve value. Water potential is the free energy per mole of water molecule.