Test Your Understanding of Diffusion Through a Membrane with this Science Quiz!

Study Notes

Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab Walkthrough

Indicators are used to test for the presence of something through observable changes, such as color or bubbling.
Benedict's solution is used to test for the presence of glucose, turning from blue to orange-red when heated up.
Iodine solution is used to test for the presence of starch, turning into purple or black color when present.
The dialysis membrane is an artificial cell with microscopic pores that act like a semi-permeable cell membrane.
The dialysis tube is filled with a solution of half glucose and half starch, tied off on both ends, and submerged in a liquid for the experiment.
The initial state involves the dialysis tube in a solution of iodine, where iodine diffuses from outside to inside the artificial cell, detecting the presence of starch.
Glucose is also present inside the artificial cell, shown through testing with benedict's solution.
After 30 minutes, iodine and glucose are both present inside and outside of the artificial cell, indicating diffusion from high to low concentration until equilibrium is reached.
Starch did not diffuse through the membrane as it is too large to pass through the microscopic pores.
The lab is part one of a series, with part two involving onion cells.
The experiment demonstrates the process of diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane.
The lab is for the living environment course.

Description

Test your knowledge on the process of diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane with this Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab Walkthrough quiz. Learn about indicators such as Benedict's solution and iodine solution, as well as the properties of a dialysis membrane. Discover how glucose and starch diffuse through the membrane and understand the concept of equilibrium. This quiz is perfect for those studying living environment or anyone interested in exploring the world of science.