Application of Datalogger in Observing Photosynthesis
Martin M. F. Choi, Pui Shan Wong, and Tak Pong Yiu
Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, SAR, PRC
checked by: Mark Case
Emmaus High School, Emmaus, PA 18049
This article demonstrates the use of a datalogger in conjunction with an oxygen electrode to monitor the generation of oxygen in photosynthesis. The rate of oxygen liberation from seaweed increases upon an increase in illumination intensity. These experiments provide hands-on experience to help students understand the principle of photosynthesis at secondary school level.
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Citation
Choi, Martin M. F.; Wong, Pui Shan; Yiu, Tak Pong. J. Chem. Educ.2002 79 980.
Keywords
Biochemistry; Demonstrations; Oxygen; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Plant Chemistry
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