Question

The value of osmotic potential of an electrolyte is always

• A. More than non-electrolyte
• B. Less than non-electrolyte
• C. Same as non-electrolyte
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A More than non-electrolyte

• Osmotic potential refers to the effect of dissolved solutes on the water potential.
• Since electrolytes dissociate into their component ions; the increased number of dissolved particles as compared to the non-electrolytes imparts more reduction in the water potential of a solution with reference to the state of pure water.
• So, the osmotic potential of the electrolyte is more than that of non-electrolytes.
  Hence, the correct option is A.