If some solute is dissolved in pure water, its water potential _____________.

Remains samez

Increases

Decreases

First decreases then increases

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The water potential of a solution can be determined using pure water as the standard of reference. The pure water, at atmospheric pressure, has a water potential of zero

(0)

. The addition of solute particles reduces the free energy of water and thus decreases the water potential(negative value). Because of this, the water potential of a solution is always less than zero.

So, the correct answer is 'Decreases'

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