Which of the following could be the water potential of a sucrose solution at atmospheric pressure and at sea level?
A)100 MPa
B)100 bars
C)10 bars
D)0 bars
E)-10 MPa

Name: Which of the following could be the water potential of a sucrose solution at atmospheric pressure and at sea level? A)100 MPa B)100 bars C)10 bars D)0 bars E)-10 MPa
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Water potential is typically negative for solutions, as solutes lower the potential energy of water. -10 MPa is a realistic value for a sucrose solution.

Which of the Following Could Be the Water Potential of a Sucrose