Percentage of Water and Solids in a Sample of Milk (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of determining water & solid content in milk?
What is the main purpose of determining water & solid content in milk?
Understanding milk's composition
Which equipment provides precise mass measurements in this experiment?
Which equipment provides precise mass measurements in this experiment?
Electronic balance
What is the function of wire gauze in this experiment?
What is the function of wire gauze in this experiment?
Distributes heat evenly
How do you know all water has evaporated from the milk sample?
How do you know all water has evaporated from the milk sample?
No more steam & material appears dry
What is the first step in the experimental procedure?
What is the first step in the experimental procedure?
Weigh the empty evaporating dish
Water percentage + solid percentage must always equal what?
Water percentage + solid percentage must always equal what?
100%
What is the typical water content percentage in cow's milk?
What is the typical water content percentage in cow's milk?
87-88%
What does the solid fraction of milk include?
What does the solid fraction of milk include?
Proteins, fats, lactose & minerals
Which equipment should be used to handle hot apparatus safely?
Which equipment should be used to handle hot apparatus safely?
Tongs
Why is this analysis crucial in the dairy industry?
Why is this analysis crucial in the dairy industry?
Quality control & nutritional labelling