Question

Two uses of Lycopodium Powder as
used in oil drop experiment​

Answer 1

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• It enables the boundary of the oil to be seen clearly.
• Weakens the surface area of the oil and the water so that the oil spreads to the maximum diameter.

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Answer 2

The prevention of mixing of oleic acid with water is the uses of lycopodium powder

Explanation:

• When a drop of oleic acid is put over water, Lycopodium prevents it from mixing with the water. So lycopodium powder is first scattered over the surface of the water, and then a thin coating of diluted oleic acid is applied to the surface of the lycopodium powder.
• It allows for a good view of the oil's boundaries. Reduces the surface area of the oil and water, allowing the oil to spread.
• They have a consistent moisture content, hence the weight remains constant. This is why these spores are used to compare the efficacy of powdered medications.
• The powder's primary application is to produce enormous and dramatic flashes or flames that are reasonably easy to control safely in magic performances as well as for film and theatre special effects.