Hi, i'm investigating the effects of Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (also known as sodium bicarbonate) on the rate of photosynthesis. Please explain how sodium carbonate affects the rate of photosynthesis. If possible , please help me design an experiment to test this given the the following materials:
1.Fresh leaves of plants
2.a bottle of 5mol concentration of sodium hydrogencarbonate solution
3. stop watch
4.plastic straw
5.cork borer
6. torch light as light source
7. dark cloth
8. large syringe
9. 6 x 100mL measuring cylinder
10. Forceps
Thank you and regards
