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Osmosis Practical Problem It has been reported that the average mass of a potato grown near the seashore is always less of the same variety grown well inland. What could be the reason for this? Prediction I think the average mass of a potato grown near the seashore is always less than one grown well inland because the soil near the seashore is mush saltier than the soil more inland. I think the mass of a potato will be less near the seashore because of osmosis. Scientific Theory Osmosis is defined as 'the movement of water molecules from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration, across a semi-permeable membrane'. Osmosis is important to plants because it helps them to absorb just the right amount of water for a perfect growth. In a high concentration of water the amount of solute (e.g. salt) is low. This could be called...

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