RP3- DILUTION SERIES OSMOSIS W POTATO CHIP Flashcards
1
Q
why is it important for potato chips to be of same variety
A
so cells have same water potential
2
Q
why was skin of potato removed
A
cells of skin have different WP to rest of tissue
its a different tissue
potato skin is impermeable to water
3
Q
why should potatoes be all same length
A
same surface area
affects rate of water uptake/osmosis
4
Q
rate of osmosis equation
A
final mass-initial mass/ time
5
Q
why is blotting the potato chip important
A
to remove excess water/liquid that may affect mass
