Question

I) Predict which of the liquids would cause the largest decrease in mass of a potato stick

Answer 1

Answer:

1.0 mole per dm3 sodium chloride solution

Explanation:

The more the molarity of a solution, the lower the water potential of the solution, and the higher the amount of water that will osmotically move from the potato stick to the solution when placed in it in order for an equilibrium to be established.

Hence, the 1.0 mole per dm3 sodium chloride solution will cause the largest decrease in the mass of the potato stick when compared to the 0.5 and 0.1 mole per dm3 sodium chloride solutions.