Question
During preparation, baking soda ( NaHCO3
) is added to the water to create a solution. Which of the options below is the best reason why baking soda was added?
To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
To keep the elodea plant from decaying
To keep the elodea plant from decaying
To keep the water from changing into another color
To keep the water from changing into another color
To add oxygen to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
) is added to the water to create a solution. Which of the options below is the best reason why baking soda was added?
To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
To keep the elodea plant from decaying
To keep the elodea plant from decaying
To keep the water from changing into another color
To keep the water from changing into another color
To add oxygen to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis
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The best reason why baking soda (NaHCOβ) is added to the water in the context of plant growth and photosynthesis is:
**To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis.**
Baking soda dissociates in water to release carbon dioxide (COβ), which is required for photosynthesis. Therefore, this option accurately reflects the purpose of adding baking soda to the solution.
**To add carbon dioxide to the solution that the plant needs as a reactant of photosynthesis.**
Baking soda dissociates in water to release carbon dioxide (COβ), which is required for photosynthesis. Therefore, this option accurately reflects the purpose of adding baking soda to the solution.