2(g) GAS EXCHANGE · EXAM QUESTIONS

2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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  1. 01DescribeData and graphs2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 1 hour
    Distance from lamp / cmColourIndicator pH
    10purple8.8
    20purple-red8.5
    40red8.2
    80orange7.9
    darkyellow7.6
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    The table shows the results of an experiment with leaves in hydrogencarbonate indicator. Describe the effect of distance from the lamp on the indicator pH.

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  2. 02ExplainData and graphs3 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 1 hour
    Distance from lamp / cmColourIndicator pH
    10purple8.8
    20purple-red8.5
    40red8.2
    80orange7.9
    darkyellow7.6
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Explain the results in the table at 10 cm and in the dark.

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  3. 03IdentifyData and graphs1 mark

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 1 hour
    Distance from lamp / cmColourIndicator pH
    10purple8.8
    20purple-red8.5
    40red8.2
    80orange7.9
    darkyellow7.6
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Using the table, identify the distance at which the leaves were closest to their compensation point.

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    Total for this question: 1 mark

  4. 04ExplainShort answer2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Explain why a colorimeter or pH meter gives better results than judging indicator colour by eye.

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  5. Plan it with CORMMSS: Design an investigation (Logic Lab).

    05DesignDesign an investigation6 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Design an investigation to find out how light intensity affects net gas exchange in leaf discs using hydrogencarbonate indicator.

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    Total for this question: 6 marks

  6. 06SuggestShort answer2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Suggest why the tubes are rinsed with indicator before the experiment.

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  7. 07ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why the leaves must not touch the indicator.

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  8. 08SuggestShort answer2 marks

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    Suggest one source of error in this experiment and how to reduce it.

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  9. 09ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why the experiment starts with all tubes the same red colour.

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  10. 10PredictData and graphs2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 1 hour
    Distance from lamp / cmColourIndicator pH
    10purple8.8
    20purple-red8.5
    40red8.2
    80orange7.9
    darkyellow7.6
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Predict the result at 15 cm and explain your prediction.

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    Total for this question: 2 marks

  11. 11ExplainShort answer2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 2 hours
    TubeContentsLightColour
    Aleafbrightpurple
    Bleafdarkyellow
    Cleafcovered with gauzered
    Dno leafbrightred
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Explain the colour in tube B.

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  12. 12ExplainShort answer2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 2 hours
    TubeContentsLightColour
    Aleafbrightpurple
    Bleafdarkyellow
    Cleafcovered with gauzered
    Dno leafbrightred
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Explain why tube C stayed red.

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  13. 13ExplainShort answer2 marks

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 2 hours
    TubeContentsLightColour
    Aleafbrightpurple
    Bleafdarkyellow
    Cleafcovered with gauzered
    Dno leafbrightred
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    Explain why tube D is needed.

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    Total for this question: 2 marks

  14. 14WhichMultiple choice1 mark

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    Colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator after 2 hours
    TubeContentsLightColour
    Aleafbrightpurple
    Bleafdarkyellow
    Cleafcovered with gauzered
    Dno leafbrightred
    Illustrative data, not from a real investigation.

    In tube A, which process was faster?

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    Choose one answer

    Total for this question: 1 mark

  15. 15StateShort answer1 mark

    2.45B Light and net gas exchange

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    State the colour of hydrogencarbonate indicator in equilibrium with normal air.

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