Q41
1 markMCQSection B

The step(s) necessary for determining the percentage of water absorbed by raisins is/are:

Life Processes
Osmosis in Raisins (Practical)

Options

(1)Raisins should be completely immersed in water
(2)Raisins should be soaked in water for sufficient time
(3)Gently wipe dry the soaked raisins
(4)All of the above steps
Official Answer

All of the above steps

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 Mark for selecting the correct option (D)

Hint

Think about how each individual step directly affects the accuracy of the initial (W1W_1) and final (W2W_2) weight measurements.

Quick Oral Answer

All these steps are necessary because complete immersion ensures uniform contact, sufficient soaking time allows complete endosmosis, and wiping dry ensures we do not weigh external surface water.

Analysis & Explanation

To calculate the percentage of water absorbed by raisins accurately using the formula:

Percentage of water absorbed=W2W1W1×100\text{Percentage of water absorbed} = \frac{W_2 - W_1}{W_1} \times 100

(where W1W_1 is the initial weight of dry raisins and W2W_2 is the final weight of swollen raisins), all experimental conditions must be strictly controlled:

  1. Complete immersion (Step 1): Ensures that the entire surface area of the raisins is in contact with water, allowing uniform and maximum endosmosis.
  2. Sufficient soaking time (Step 2): Gives enough time (2-3 hours) for the water to diffuse through the selectively permeable membrane until the cells become fully turgid.
  3. Gently wiping dry (Step 3): Removes external surface water so that the final weight (W2W_2) represents only the weight of the raisins plus the water absorbed inside them.

Since all three steps are absolutely necessary for an accurate and reliable result, Option 4 (All of the above steps) is correct.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Neglecting to wipe the raisins dry, which leads to an incorrectly high value of W2W_2 and an overestimation of water absorption.
  2. 2Not immersing the raisins completely, which prevents them from absorbing water to their full capacity.

Interesting Facts

The cell membrane of a raisin acts as a selectively permeable membrane, allowing small water molecules to pass through while preventing large sugar molecules inside from diffusing out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2011?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Osmosis in Raisins (Practical)" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 paper.