Combined Science GCSE
Water potential
What Water potential means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Water potential
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A dilute solution has a higher water potential, meaning more free water molecules per unit volume, while a concentrated solution has a lower water potential.
Topics that use Water potential
- Osmosis (AQA GCSE)
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