Practical Work & How Science Works (AO3) Flashcards
RP7 Chromatography
Explain why the student marked the origin using a pencil rather than using ink.
(With pencil) origin/line in same position
OR
(With ink) origin/line in different position
OR
(With pencil) origin/line still visible;
RP7 Chromatography
Describe the method the student used to separate the pigments after the solution of pigments had been applied to the origin (2 marks).
- Level of solvent below origin/line;
- Remove/stop before (solvent) reaches top/end;
RP7 Chromatography
The pigments in leaves are different colours. Suggest and explain the advantage of having different coloured pigments in leaves.
(Absorb) different/more wavelengths (of light) for photosynthesis;
Accept light-dependent reaction / photophosphorylation /photoionisation for photosynthesis.
RP7 Chromatography
Factors which determine the distance travelled by the pigments during chromatography
Solubility in the running solvent
Size of the pigment
Smaller mass + increased solubility = closer to solvent front
RP7 Chromatography
Describe how to separate the photosynthetic pigments by chromatography? (4 marks)
1. Draw line/origin on (chromatography) paper
(using ruler and pencil);
2. (Use pipette/tubing/dropper to) add
chlorophyll/solution to origin/line;
3. Add solvent below line/origin;
4. Remove/stop (from glassware) before solvent
reaches end (of chromatography paper)
OR
Mark (position) where solvent reaches/front;
RP7 Chromatography
TRUE or FALSE:
The Rf value is specific to a photosynthetic pigment
TRUE
RP7 Chromatography
TRUE or FALSE:
Changing the running solvent will NOT affect the calculated Rf value
FALSE
Rf values depend on the running solvent used
RP7 Chromatography
Why calculate the Rf value?
Allows comparisons ;
Determines which pigments are present in a photosynthesising organism;
RP7 Chromatography
Why is the Rf value always between 0-1?
Rf = distance moved by pigment / distance moved by solvent front ;
As solvent front distance is always larger than the pigment distance, Rf value must be below 1.
RP7 Chromatography
Pigment E has a low …………
Solubility
(in the running solvent used)
RP7 Chromatography
Pigment E has a large …………
Mass / size
(therefore does not move far from the origin)
How Science Works
Correlation does not mean _____________
causation
How Science Works
Draw out a linear relationship
Look for a straight line / constant gradient
How Science Works
Linear or non-linear:
Non linear
No straight line and the gradient changes
How Science Works
Linear or non-linear:
There is a proportional Y increase as X increases
Linear
How Science Works
When to use a t test?
When comparing the differences between two means (e.g. control vs. treatment group)
How Science Works
Name of statistical test used to assess the strength of relationship between two continuous variables.
Correlation coefficient
How Science Works
A t-test produced a p value of 0.02.
What can you conclude?
Significant difference between means;
LESS than 5% probability the DIFFERENCE is due to chance
OR 2% probability the DIFFERENCE is due to chance
How Science Works
A t-test produced a p value > 0.07
What can you conclude?
NO Significant difference between means;
MORE than 5% probability the DIFFERENCE is due to chance
How Science Works
A t-test produced a p value = 0.001.
What can you conclude?
HIGHLY Significant difference between means;
LESS than 5% probability the DIFFERENCE is due to chance
OR 0.01% probability the DIFFERENCE is due to chance
How Science Works
Explain why a log scale is used to record the number of cells.
Large range/difference/increase in numbers;
How Science Works (AO3)
Why should a sample be large?
To ensure it is representative;
To calculate a mean so results are more reliable;
Identify anomolus results;
How Science Works (AO3)
Why should sampling be random?
To reduce bias
This also make the results / experiment more reliable
How science works (AO3)
Suggest why the scientist made repeat measurements.
Increases reliability (of results)
OR
Anomalous results can be identified;