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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable. In the provided plant experiment, the independent variable is the type of liquid given to the plants.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) during photosynthesis, which is essential for the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is distillation used for?

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Distillation is a separation process that separates components of a mixture based on differences in their boiling points.

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What is the boiling point of ethanoic acid at 80 kPa?

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The boiling point of ethanoic acid at 80 kPa is 111°C.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing a barrier and maintaining the cell's environment.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to facilitate the process of photosynthesis.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.