Question

The water potential of pure water is :

• A. Zero
• B. Less than zero
• C. More than zero but less than one
• D. More than one

Answer 1

The correct option is A Zero

Water potential is the potential energy of water with respect to pure water. It gives the tendency of water to move from one area to another. By convention, the water potential of pure water at standard temperature and pressure is taken to be zero.