Observing Osmosis Using Chicken Eggs (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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In osmosis, water moves from areas of ___ to areas of ___ solute concentration.
In osmosis, water moves from areas of ___ to areas of ___ solute concentration.
low; high
A hypertonic solution has ___ solute concentration compared to another solution.
A hypertonic solution has ___ solute concentration compared to another solution.
higher
What is the yolk of an unfertilised chicken egg?
What is the yolk of an unfertilised chicken egg?
A single, very large cell
What gas is produced when vinegar dissolves the eggshell?
What gas is produced when vinegar dissolves the eggshell?
(carbon dioxide)
What happens to an egg placed in distilled water?
What happens to an egg placed in distilled water?
It gains mass as water moves in
What is the independent variable in this egg osmosis investigation?
What is the independent variable in this egg osmosis investigation?
Solute concentration of solution
What is the dependent variable in this investigation?
What is the dependent variable in this investigation?
Mass change of each egg
Why don't eggs burst when placed in distilled water, unlike typical animal cells?
Why don't eggs burst when placed in distilled water, unlike typical animal cells?
Vitelline membrane provides support
Inconsistent drying of eggs introduces what type of error?
Inconsistent drying of eggs introduces what type of error?
Random error affecting precision
If an egg gains mass in distilled water but loses mass in 5% and 10% NaCl, where is its concentration?
If an egg gains mass in distilled water but loses mass in 5% and 10% NaCl, where is its concentration?
Between 0% and 5%