Measuring CO2 Production Using Soda Lime:

Data Form for Blanks

 

For use with Protocol 8c: Measuring the rate of CO2 production

Complete this form for each blank.

 

Name(s)  ______________________             Date  ______________________

 

 

Protocol 8c, Part 3: Prepare Soda Lime

 

Before Incubation:

 

Weight of petri dish bottom

=

_____________ g

Weight of dish and soda lime before drying

 =

_____________ g

Weight of dish and soda lime after drying (A)

 =

_____________ g

 

 

Protocol 8c, Part 5: Calculate the Amount of CO2 Produced

 

After Incubation:

 

Weight of dish and soda lime

 =

_____________ g

Weight of dish and soda lime

after re-drying (B)

 =

_____________ g

Blank soda lime weight gain (C)

 =

B – A = _____________ g