sources of error for osmosis tests Flashcards
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drops of water stick onto the surface of the visking tubing when it is being filled up
— some water loss from the measuring cylinder causing the readings of the water level to be lower
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the interior of the visking tubing is wet when it is filled with solution
— sucrose solution is diluted causing higher readings in the object containing the water (lesser water moved)