Question

If some solute is dissolved in pure $H_{2}O$, the solution has less free $H_{2}O$ and concentration of $H_{2}O$ decreases, increasing its:

• A. Osmotic pressure
• B. Solute concentration
• C. DPD
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Osmotic pressure is the pressure required to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of its pure solvent across a semipermeable membrane.

Solute concentration is the amount of solute particles dissolved in a solution.

The difference between diffusion pressure of pure water and solution is called diffusion pressure deficit (DPD).

If some solute is dissolved in pure $H_{2}O$, the solution has less free $H_{2}O$ and concentrationof $H_{2}O$ decreases, increasing its osmotic pressure, solute concentration, DPD.