Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Given below is the diagram of an experimental set-up (final stage). Study the same and answer the following questions:

- What is the main aim of the experiment?
- Oxygen gas shown in the experiment is released from which of the raw materials?
- How would you confirm the presence of oxygen gas?
- Name the chemical substance which can be added in water to enhance the process/rate of release of oxygen gas.
- Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the same experiment for its initial stage.
Advertisements
Solution
- To demonstrate that oxygen is generated during the process of photosynthesis.
- The emission of oxygen gas is a result of the interaction between carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight.
- The bursting of flames from a splinter in close proximity to the test container proves the presence of oxygen.
- Sodium Bicarbonate

RELATED QUESTIONS
Two healthy green plants were placed in the dark for 24 hours. They were then set up, as shown in the figure, for 4 hours. Then a leaf was taken from each plant and
the chlorophyll was removed from the leaves:
( i) What is the next and final step in this experiment?
( ii ) What would be the results of the final step?
( iii ) Why was it necessary to grease the glass sheet?
( iv ) What hypothesis is being tested in this experiment?

The diagram is set up to demonstrate an experiment. Pond weed was placed in five water-filled tubes. The experiment was set up as shown in the diagram. The tubes were then left for 24 hours. Write the correct answer out of the five available choices:
(i) In which tube would you except to find the plant with the least amount of starch?
(a ) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e ) 5
(ii) The tube in which most oxygen would be found is
(a ) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e ) 5
(iii) The tube in which least carbon dioxide would be found is
(a ) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e ) 5
(iv) The tube in which the plant would survive for the shortest length of time is
(a ) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) 5

Photosynthesis in green plants is directly and indirectly dependent on so many plant structures.
Explain briefly the role of the following structures in this process is Cuticle.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

Will it work satisfactorily? Given reason.
Given alongside is the diagram of an experimental set-up:

Would you take any step before starting the experiment? Describe this step and explain its necessity.
Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
ATP is needed for the dark reaction.
Choose the Odd One Out
Name two aquatic plants which can be used for the experiment of photosynthesis.
