Question

Why is solute potential always negative explain?

Answer 1

Solute potential:

1. Solute potential is a measure for determining how much water pollution gets reduced because of a particular solute.
2. Water potential of pure water is considered as zero at a standard temperature.
3. When any solute is dissolved in water, it reduces the kinetic energy of water molecules or the water concentration, therefore water potential of any solution is always less than pure water.
4. The more the solute concentration, the more negative or lower is the solute potential.