Question

what are limitations to an osmosis lab

Answer 1

Answer:

There were several limitations to this experiment, which may have hindered or altered its accuracy and end results: We did not measure the exact amount of liquid put into each test tube: we did not exclude the factor of liquid amount having an effect over the potato strip.

Answer 2

Answer:

Limitations of conducting osmosis in a lab include different sizes or parts of the substance used (such as potato), external factors such as temperature and evaporation rate, and improper handling.

Explanation:

Osmosis is a process involving the movement of solvent particles from an area where they are highly populated to an area where they are less populated. The movement or translocation makes sure that the solute and solvent concentrations are equal on both sides.

Osmosis can be easily performed. This is the reason it is usually included in high school laboratories experiments. But while performing this process in the lab, some obstacles are faced. These are :

• The piece of the substance used may be distinct in size every time. For example, when strips of potatoes are kept in sucrose solution the size may vary distinctly.
• Different parts of the substance may have different water-carrying potentials. Thus, similar parts must always be used.
• Some characteristics of water may get disturbed due to changing external environments such as temperature. This may become a hindrance during the experiment. The experiment must be properly controlled.
• The experiment must be properly handled. Without proper precautions, the results may vary.