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Osmotic Pressure and Osmotic Potential

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In an osmotic system, one chamber has a $Ψ$ of -1000 kPa while the other has -500 kPa. Which chamber has higher water potential ( $Ψ_{w}$ )?

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The chamber having Pressure potential of -500 kPa has a higher water potential. A solution having a higher water potential is a dilute solution.

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