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 4.     Explain why pure water has the maximum water potential.

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Water potential is the quantitative measure of the tendency of water to move from one part to the other during various cellular processes. It is denoted by the Greek letter Psi or V. The water potential of pure water is always taken as zero at standard temperature and pressure. It can be explained in terms of the kinetic energy possessed by water molecules. When water is in the liquid form, the movement of its molecules is rapid and constant. Pure water has the highest concentration of water molecules. Therefore, it has the highest water potential. When some solute is dissolved in water, the water potential of pure water decreases.

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