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Paper 6 structured question: Diffusion

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Investigating the effect of surface area on diffusion rates.

Method

Diffusion Experiment Method

In this experiment, cubes of agar gel containing phenolphthalein are placed in a dilute acid solution. The time taken for the color to change is measured.

Cube Size (cm³)Time for Color Change (s)
130
215
35
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    State the independent variable in this experiment.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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Results Table

Diffusion Results

The table shows the time taken for different concentrations of a dye to diffuse through water.

Concentration (g/L)Time for Diffusion (s)
160
230
315
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    Explain the relationship between concentration and diffusion time based on the results.

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