Why is solute potential always negative? Explain =.
If some solute is dissolved in pure water, solution has fewer free water molecules and the concentration of water decreases, reducing its water potential. Hence, all the solutions have a lower water potential than pure water. The magnitude of this lowering is due to dissolution of solute is called solute potential or . iS always negative, The morethe solute molecules, the lower (more negative) is the solute potential . water potential of a cell is affected by both solute and pressure potential.
