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This document describes a student's investigatory project on osmosis using eggs. The student hypothesized that water would pass through the shell of an egg to the side with the higher concentration solution. Eggs were placed in distilled water, salt water with 100g salt, and salt water with 200g salt. After 24 hours, the egg in distilled water gained weight due to osmosis, while the eggs in salt water lost weight as water moved out. The student concluded that their hypothesis was correct and osmosis caused water to move to equalize concentrations across the semi-permeable egg shell membrane.

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This document describes a student's investigatory project on osmosis using eggs. The student hypothesized that water would pass through the shell of an egg to the side with the higher concentration solution. Eggs were placed in distilled water, salt water with 100g salt, and salt water with 200g salt. After 24 hours, the egg in distilled water gained weight due to osmosis, while the eggs in salt water lost weight as water moved out. The student concluded that their hypothesis was correct and osmosis caused water to move to equalize concentrations across the semi-permeable egg shell membrane.

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INVESTIGATORY PROJECT- BIOLOGY

2022-2023

“OSMOSIS IN EGG”

Submitted by:
Name: SUSHANTH S U
Grade: XI C/ D
Batch: 6
Date of 30-11-2022
Submission:

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

This is to certify that _________________________________________ of


class XII has successfully completed the Investigatory Project on the topic
“______________________________________________________________”
under the guidance of ____________________________________________

for the academic year 2022-2023 in the fulfilment of the


Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Informatics Practices
/Mathematics/ Psychology / Physical Education practical examination
conducted by the All-India Senior Secondary Education.

DATE: ________________
PLACE: ________________

Signature of Signature of Signature of


External Examiner Subject Teacher Principal

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all, I convey my deep thanks to MS Harini. Without
whose guidance this project would have become nothing. Last but
not the least I deeply acknowledge the help given to me by my
classmates whose valuable tips and suggestions helped me bring
about such a project. I am deeply indebted to them for also
helping me collect the relevant information from many sources
and providing many diagrams required to emphasize my points.

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INDEX
Sl. No. Content Page No.
1. INTRODUCTION 5
2. HYPOTHESIS 5
3. THEORY 5
4. MATERIALS REQUIRED 6
5. PROCEDURE 6
6. OBSERVATION 8
7. CONCLUSION 10
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY 11

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“OSMOSIS IN EGG”
INTRODUCTION
This science project was done to find out if water will move
through a semi permeable membrane to a solution of higher
concentration. The science project experiment was carried out
using several eggs immersed in distilled water and salt water

HYPOTHESIS
Water will pass though the shell of an egg to the side that has
a solution of higher concentration

PRINCIPLE
Osmosis:

Osmosis is the process by which water travels through a semi


permeable membrane from a solution having a low
concentration. The solution with al ow concentration is
referred to as a hypotonic solution, and the one with a higher
concentration is called hypertonic. The purpose of this
process is to equalize the concentration of the solute on both
sides of the membrane.
The process of osmosis is very important for living
organisms. Cells use this process to pull in and expel water
from within the cell walls. The walls of the cells act as the
semi-permeable membrane.

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The membrane allows smaller molecules like water to pass
through but prevents larger organic molecules from leaving
the cell. Plants use this process to absorb water from the
surrounding soil into their roots. Their roots normally branch
out in search of water and to increase the surface area for
absorbing water.

MATERIALS
The materials required for this science project:-
 3 eggs
 1200 ml of distilled water
 300 grams of salt
 1 measuring cylinder
 3 beakers
 1 weighing machine
 1 spatula
 3 pieces of Styrofoam cut to beaker size
 1 black permanent marker

PROCEDURE
1. The beakers are labelled A, B and C. 400 ml of water is
filled into each of the beakers. In the beaker labelled B, 100g
of salt is poured in and stirred using a spatula. Likewise, in
beaker C,200g of salt Is poured in and stirred using the
spatula
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2.The eggs are labelled A, B, and C using the marker pen. The
weights of the eggs are measured using the weighing
machine and recorded in the table given below

3.Each of the eggs is then placed in beakers labelled A, B, C.


The cut Styrofoam pieces are placed inside the beakers to
force the eggs to remain fully immersed in the water. The
beakers and the eggs are out aside for 24 hours.

4. After 24 hours, the eggs are removed from the beakers and
wiped dry. Their weights are checked again using the
weighing machine. The new weights are recorded in the table
given below.

5. The weight difference of the eggs before they were


immersed in the water and after 24 hours is calculated and
recorded. the percent of weight difference is then calculated
as follows:
%Weight difference= (final egg weight- initial egg weight)
/initial egg weight x 100%

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OBSERVATION

The results show that the weight of the egg placed in distilled
water has increased, while the eggs placed in salt water had
decreased in weight.

Solution Initial egg Final egg Weight % Weight


weight (g) weight difference change
(g) (g)
Water 82.42 87.89 5.47 6.636%
Water & 81.5 76.75 -4.75 -5.828%
100g salt
Water & 84.75 73.0 11.75 -13.86%
200 g salt

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CONCLUSION
Our hypothesis has been proven to be correct water will pass
through the shell of an egg to the side that has a solution of
higher concentration.

In the case of the egg in beaker A, water from outside the egg
moved into the egg increasing its weight. For the eggs in
beakers B and C, the water moved out of the egg, dilution the
salt water and reducing the weight of the egg.

The osmosis and reverse osmosis process has found its use in
the water purification process

Countries lacking in fresh water resources now use this


process for water recycling.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Wikipedia
2. www.byju’s.com
3. Desertwind.usblog
4. Sciencefairadventure.com

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