Water potential gradient between absorbent and the liquid imbibed is essential for imbibition . In addition, for any substance to imbibition . In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a pre-requisite
A. affinity between adsorbant and the liquid
B. molecular density of adsorbant
C. concentration of adsorbant
D. pressure potential of the absorbant