Biology Lab Assignment
Experiment 1: Design an Experiment
1) List 10 variables that may affect seed germination (5 points)
Temperature
Towel Size*
Towel Moisture*
Outdoor/Indoor
Animal Interaction
Human Error
Sunlight*
Laying Down vs Hanging
Type of Towel
2) Which 3 variables did you test? (3 points)
Sunlight, Towel Moisture, Towel Size
3) Write out your hypothesis for each of your 3 variables. (3 points)
4) List your independent and dependent variables as well as your control. (3 points)
Independent:
Dependent:
Control:
5) Insert a picture showing your 3 variables at the end of testing. Your name and date must be handwritten on a piece of paper in the photo. (5 points)
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6) Insert a table for your data that includes a title, units and any other useful information. (5 points)
7) Insert an appropriate style of graph that includes a title, units and any other useful information. (5 points)
8) Write a short, concise summary (Conclusion) of what you have learned from you experiment. Did you accept or reject your hypothesis? (5 points)
Lab 2 General Lab Safety
Experiment 1: Neutralization of Acids and Bases
1) Insert a photo of your litmus results. The picture needs to include your name and date handwritten on a piece of paper in the photo. (5 points)
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Table 2: Initial Litmus Test Results (5 points)
Container
Chemical Contents
Litmus Results
Additional Observations
A
5 mL Water
Base
Litmus paper is purple
B
.5g Sodium Bicarbonate, 5 mL Water
Base
Litmus paper is blue
C
5 mL Acetic Acid
Acid
Litmus paper is pink
Table 3: Neutralization (6 points)
Amount of Acid
Litmus Result
1 mL
Still very pink
2 mL
Slightly darker pink
3 mL
Almost a reddish color
4 mL
Purple
5 mL
Blue
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