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Diffusion and Osmosis Simulation Guide

The document outlines a series of tasks related to a diffusion and osmosis simulation on Biology Simulations. It includes key terms, background information, and a step-by-step guide for running the simulation with different molecule concentrations. The tasks involve observing permeability, concentration changes, and comparing results across various scenarios to explain osmosis.

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  • Semipermeable Membrane,
  • Scientific Explanation,
  • Solvent,
  • Permeability,
  • Water Movement,
  • Observation,
  • Experimental Setup
42 views4 pages

Diffusion and Osmosis Simulation Guide

The document outlines a series of tasks related to a diffusion and osmosis simulation on Biology Simulations. It includes key terms, background information, and a step-by-step guide for running the simulation with different molecule concentrations. The tasks involve observing permeability, concentration changes, and comparing results across various scenarios to explain osmosis.

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azizahmarwaa
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© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • Semipermeable Membrane,
  • Scientific Explanation,
  • Solvent,
  • Permeability,
  • Water Movement,
  • Observation,
  • Experimental Setup

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Solutions

Go to the Diffusion and Osmosis simulation on Biology Simulations.

1.​ Key terms:

Solution

Solvent

Solute

Diffuse

Dynamic Equilibrium

Semipermeable Membrane

2.​ Simulation Background:

a.​ In the simulated solution, what is representing the solvent?

b.​ In the simulated solution, what is representing the solutes?

3.​ Run the simulation with all three molecules present. Based on observation, determine if
the membrane separating sides A and B is permeable to each molecule and record
(yes/no) in the table below.
​
Permeable?

Large

Medium

Small
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4.​ Set the large molecule on both sides to 2%, and the other molecules to 0%.

a.​ If 2% of the side A starting solution is large molecule, what percent is water?

b.​ Run the simulation and observe for 60 seconds (then click Pause).

c.​ How much did the solution concentration fluctuate? Record the greatest change in %
over the 60 seconds (hover the mouse over the graph to see the values).

d.​ What molecule is moving between sides A and B during the simulation?

5.​ Reset the simulation and set the large molecule concentration on side A to 5% and side B
to 0. Set all other molecules to 0.

a.​ If 5% of the side A starting solution is large molecule, what percent is water?

b.​ Run the simulation for 60 seconds.

c.​ What was the ending concentration of the large molecule on side A?

d.​ What is the ending concentration of water?

e.​ Based on the results, what happened to water molecules during the simulation?
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f.​ How do these results compare to the results from #4?

6.​ Reset the simulation and set the medium molecule concentration on side A to 5% and
side B to 0. Set all other molecules to 0.

a.​ If 5% of the side A starting solution is medium molecule, what percent is water?

b.​ Run the simulation for 60 seconds.

c.​ What was the ending concentration of the medium molecule on side A?

d.​ What was the ending concentration of the medium molecule on side B?

e.​ How do these results compare to the results from #5?

7.​ Reset the simulation and set the small molecule concentration on side A to 5% and side B
to 0. Set all other molecules to 0.

a.​ If 5% of the side A starting solution is small molecule, what percent is water?
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b.​ Run the simulation for 60 seconds.

c.​ What was the ending concentration of the small molecule on side A?

d.​ What was the ending concentration of the small molecule on side B?

e.​ How do these results compare to the results from #5 and #6?

8. Write an explanation of osmosis using data from the simulation.

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