If you grow a potted plant that initially weighed 200g and eventually weighed 50 kg would you expect the soil in the pot to change weight?
Plz explain it.

Question

If you grow a potted plant that initially weighed 200g and
eventually weighed 50 kg would you expect the soil in the pot to
change weight?
Plz explain it

Anshul Ruhela · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,
Here is the solution to your asked query-

Yes, the soil present in the pot will change its weight due to the
accumulation of minerals and fertilizers along with the capillary
and Hygroscopic water present in it and the micro-organisms

Hope this information clears all your doubts

Regards

If you grow a potted plant that initially weighed 200g and eventually weighed 50 kg would you expect the soil in the pot to change weight? Plz explain it.

If you grow a potted plant that initially weighed 200g and eventually weighed 50 kg would you expect the soil in the pot to change weight?
Plz explain it.