The water potential of pure water is :

1. Less than zero

2. More than zero but less than one

3. More than one

4. Zero

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Answer: 4. Zero

Key idea: Water potential (\(\Psi_w\)) of pure water at standard conditions is taken as the maximum reference value.

It is zero. Adding solute lowers it, giving negative values. Answer: (4).

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