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I am trying to investigate the rate of diffusion of hydrochloric acid through agar jelly
and how it relates to the size (volume and surface area) of the agar cubes.
PREDICTING WHAT WILL HAPPEN
I think that... The smallest cube (0.5 cm side length) will be the first to turn colorless
when placed in the hydrochloric acid.
My reason is that... My reason is that... The smallest cube has the highest surface area
to volume ratio, which should allow for faster diffusion of hydrochloric acid through
the agar.
PLANNING MY INVESTIGATION-PROCEDURE
I will need:
I will keep the concentration of the hydrochloric acid and the temperature constant.
Drop all three agar cubes into the beaker of hydrochloric acid at the same time.
Use a stopwatch or timer to record the time it takes for each cube to turn colorless
Repeat the expertinent if necessary for accuracy.
MAKING OBSERVATIONS
How can I make my observations accurate?
Ensure that the agar cubes are dropped into the hydrochloric acid at exactly the same time.
Stopwatch or timer.
RECORDING RESULTS
How will I make my results neat and tidy?
It may not be necessary for this experiment, but you can create a chart if it helps
visualize the data.
Check if there are any outliers or unexpected results and consider possible reasons.
Are there any factors other than size that might influence the rate of diffusion in this
experiment?