Calculating Water Potential Questions Flashcards
0
Q
What is the water potential for a solution that is 0.1 M (temperature 22 degrees C)
A
-4.9029
1
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If a potato is allowed to dehydrate by sitting in the open air, what would happen to the water potential and why?
A
Water potential would decrease because there is less water in the potato. As water is increases, the water potential will increase. Thus, the same will stay true when water decreases.
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What is the equation for water potential?
A
Water potential= pressure potential + solute potential