Question

Golf courses make use of fertilizers to keep the grass green and healthy. Using your knowledge of osmosis, explain how applying too much fertilizer might not help the golf course stay green

Answer 1

Osmosis is the diffusion of water. Water tends to diffuse to the area with a higher concentration of solute. (Particles) In this case, Im assuming the fertilizer is the solute because it contains chemicals. Therefore, since water tends to diffuse to higher concentration of solute, the water in the grass will diffuse out to dilute the fertilizer on the surface of the grass. Without water, the grass will be dehydrated and shrivel up and die. Hopefully you find my answer helpful!