Testing Osmotic Pressure Using Cherries

For this experiment, we're going to examine how this pressure affects the cherries - and the farmers that grow them!

Osmosis is the diffusion of fluids through membranes. It is the way plants absorb water. The pressure it causes, osmotic pressure, can cause cherries to burst in times of high rain or humidity.

For instructions, use this printable PDF instructions to do the experiment!

Test this with other fruits, such as: grapes or cherry tomatoes and comment on our Facebook page!

Also, be sure to tune in to ABC11 Science Club with BASF every Wednesday at 4:28 PM!