Food tests

• What is the first step in preparing a food sample for testing?

  Break it up using a mortar and pestle
• What should you do after crushing the food sample?

  Add it to distilled water and stir
• How do you filter the food sample solution?

  Using a funnel lined with filter paper
• Why should you point the test tube away from yourself?

  For safety reasons during heating
• What is the purpose of the glass rod in preparing the food sample?

  To stir the mixture
• What is the importance of filtering the food sample solution?

  To remove solid bits of food
• What is the role of distilled water in preparing the food sample?

  To dissolve the crushed food
• What is the purpose of the test tube holder in the Benedict's test?

  To safely place the test tube in the water bath
• What is the role of the mortar and pestle in preparing the food sample?

  To break up the food into smaller pieces
• What is the significance of the test tube being pointed away from you?

  To prevent accidents while heating
• What is the purpose of the glass rod in the food sample preparation?

  To stir the mixture