Understanding Imbibition

What is a necessary condition for imbibition to occur?

• Low pH

• Presence of light

• Affinity between imbibent and imbibate

• High temperature

Which factor does NOT affect the process of imbibition?

• Chemical nature of imbibate

• Texture of imbibent

• Temperature

• Color of the solvent

How does imbibition contribute to plant seed germination?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By absorbing water

• By releasing oxygen

• By providing nutrients

What is the primary observation in the imbibition experiment with seeds?

• Seeds change color

• Seeds decrease in size

• Seeds increase in volume

• Water level rises

In the experiment, what happens to the volume of water as seeds absorb it?

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It evaporates

• It decreases