An indicator is a substance that changes color when in the presence of the substance it indicates. In this experiment, IKI will be used an indicator to test for the presence of starch and glucose.
Materials
(5) 100 mL Beakers
10 mL 1% Glucose Solution, C6H12O6
4 Glucose Test Strips
(1) 100 mL Graduated Cylinder
4 mL 1% Iodine-Potassium Iodide, IKI
5 mL Liquid Starch, C6H10O5
3 Pipettes
4 Rubber Bands (Small; contain latex, handle with gloves on if allergic)
*Stopwatch
*Water
*Scissors
*15.0 cm Dialysis Tubing
*You Must Provide
*Be sure to measure and cut only the length you need for this experiment. Reserve the remainder for later experiments.
Attention!
Do not allow the open end of the dialysis tubing to fall into the beaker. If it does, remove the tube and rinse thoroughly with water before refilling with a starch/glucose solution and replacing it in the beaker.
Note:
Dialysis tubing can be rinsed and used again if you make a mistake.
Dialysis tubing must be soaked in water before you will be able to open it up to create the dialysis "bag". Follow the directions for the experiment, beginning with soaking the tubing in a beaker of water. Then, place the dialysis tubing between your thumb and forefinger and rub the two digits together in a shearing manner. This should open up the "tube" so you can fill it with the different solutions.
Procedure