Osmosis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is Osmosis
A
The movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
2
Q
What is a partially permeable membrane
A
A membrane with roles in it
3
Q
What is the practice for the effect of sugar solutions on plant tissue
A
1) cut a potato into chips
2) organise different beakers with different sugar solutions. One should be put water
3) measure the mass of each chip and then put one chip in each solution and leave them in for about 10 minutes,
4) take the chips out and dry the excess water off
5) Measure the mass of the chips
4
Q
What is the dependent variable
A
The chip mass
5
Q
What is the independent variable
A
The concentration of the sugar solution
