Question

Which form of water has maximum water potential?

Answer 1

• Water potential quantifies the tendency of water to move from one part to the other during various cellular processes due to kinetic energy possessed by water molecules.
• Pure water has the highest concentration of water molecules.
• The water potential of pure water is always taken as zero at standard temperature and pressure.
• When water is in liquid form, the movement of its molecules is rapid and constant.
• Therefore, it has the highest water potential.
• The water potential of pure water decreases by adding solute to water.