What is required for imbibition to occur?

What is required for imbibition to occur?
  1. A concentration gradient
  2. Affinity between the absorbent and the liquid
  3. Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed
  4. All of the above

Solution

In order for imbibition to occur, all three factors are necessary: a concentration gradient, affinity between the absorbent and the liquid, and a water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed.

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