OSMOSIS required practical

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Use a cork borer to cut 5 potato cylinders.

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Use a knife and a ruler to cut the cylinders to the same length. (eg. 5cm)

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Measure the mass of each cylinder using a balance. Record this in the table.

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Measure 10ml of each concentration into a different boiling tube. Label each tube with the concentration.

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Add one potato cylinder to boiling tube.

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Remove the potatoes and dry with a paper towel.

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Measure the new mass using a balance.