Given:
i = 1 (since sucrose does not ionize in solution)
C = 0.2M
R = 0.0831 L bar/mol K
T = 273 + ℃ (convert temperature to Kelvin)
Let's assume the temperature is 25°C = 25 + 273 = 298K
Now substitute the values into the formula:
Ψ = -1 * 0.2 * 0.0831 * 298
Ψ = -4.94 bars
Therefore, the solute potential of the potato cell is -4.94 bars.
The molar concentration of the potato cell is 0.2M
The solute potential can be find using the formula given below
Ψ = -iCRT where
i = the ionization
C = molar sucrose concentration at equilibrium
R = pressure constant (0.0831litres bar per mole
T = temperature K (273 + ℃)
what is the solute potential?
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