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How much water do potatoes need?
A large potato about 3 - 4 inches in diameter weighs about 299 grams. The water content for this size potato is 224 grams. That means, a baked potato has about 75% water content.
Do potato cubes gain or lose mass in salt water solutions?
depends on the salt content of the potato and how concentrated the salt is. the more salt there is in the water than the potato- the more water will exit the potato which then loses mass.
How does length and width of a potato affect osmosis and also how does the mass of the potato affect osmosis?
If a potato has a larger surface are:volume ratio, it will be affected by osmosis more quickly that a potato with a smaller surface are:volume ratio. Presumably a potato with a larger mass will have a smaller SA:Vol ratio, and as such will be less affected.
How a potato increase in water And why?
A potato increases in water content through the process of osmosis, where water molecules move from an area of lower solute concentration (the surrounding soil) to an area of higher solute concentration (inside the potato cells). This occurs when the potato is placed in water or moist soil, allowing the cells to absorb water and swell. The increase in water helps the potato maintain turgor pressure, which is essential for its structure and overall health. Additionally, this hydration supports metabolic processes within the potato.
What happens if a potato slice is placed in tap water?
If a potato slice is placed in tap water, the potato will absorb water through the process of osmosis. This causes the potato cells to swell and the slice to increase in size. The potato slice may also become softer due to the increased water content.
Why is the calorie content of a baked potato different from that of a raw potato?
Contrary to popular belief, the calorie content of the potato doesn't change. What changes is the amount of moisture in the potato, so that a baked potato has more calories by weight than a raw potato.
Which has more lipids potato or onion?
potato has more lipids content.
How does making potato into chips help to prevent food spoilage?
Water content in food provides an excellent environment for bacteria to grow. When potato chips are cooked it removes most of the water and can allow for longer storage without bacterial growth.
What happens if you burn a potato chip?
It burns. Potato chips have high fat content.
Is the potato best conductor of electricity than a lemon?
No, a lemon is a better conductor of electricity than a potato. This is because the citric acid and water content in a lemon make it a better electrolyte compared to a potato, allowing for the flow of electricity more efficiently.
What fruit or vegetable conducts electricity the best?
Potato is known to be able to conduct electricity relatively well due to its high water and electrolyte content. When a potato is used in a battery experiment, the electrolytes in the potato help facilitate the flow of electrical current. Other fruits and vegetables with high water content, such as lemons and tomatoes, can also conduct electricity to some extent.
Why use potato in osmosis experiment?
Because potato have water and potato go hard and soft No, really. The texture of potatoes is usually pretty directly correlated with water content, meaning that it's easy to tell how much water is in a potato by squeezing it. If it's as hard as a brick, crispy and juicy when you cut into it, and a little pale-looking, chances are it's got a lot of water. If it's slightly spongy and a little darker-looking, it's missing water. (Carrots, on the other hand, are usually the same texture whether they've got water or not.) That, and it's a tuber, which means that it can absorb water relatively easily (unlike, for example, onions.)
