Select the incorrect statement regarding imbibition.

Options

A. Imbibition is the phenomenon of adsorption of water or any other liquid without forming solution
B. The liquid which is imbibed is called as imbibate.
C. There occus a decrease in volume of imbibant during imbibition.
D. water is absorbed by germinating seeds through imbibtion.

Answer

C

Explanation

the adsorption of water by the solid particles or an adsorbent causing it to enormously increase in volume without forming a solution is called imbibition. Solid substances or adsorbent which take part in imbibition are called imbibants `e.g,` seeds dry wood the liquid (usually water) which is imbibed is known as imbibate. the imbibate is held in between and over the surface of particles of the solid substance through the processes of capillarity and adsorption . the swelling imbibant also develops a pressure called imbibition pressure (matric potential).