The solute potential ΨS=−iCRT , where i is the ionization constant, C is the molar concentration, R is the pressure constant (R = 0.0831 liter bars/mole K).
i = 1 (for sucrose)
ΨS(surround.)=−(1)×(0.4)×(0.0831)×(273+20)
ΨS(surround.)=−9.74
ΨS(surround.)=ΨP+ΨS
−9.74=3+ΨS
ΨS=−12.74
ΨS=iCRT
−12.74=−(1)×C×(0.0831)×(273+20)
−12.74=−24.34C
C=0.52M
Answer: 0.52 M
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