Percentage of Water and Solids in a Sample of Milk (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes

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Percentage of Water and Solids in a Sample of Milk
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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?

Electronic balance

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?

No more steam & material appears dry

What is the first step in the experimental procedure?

Weigh the empty evaporating dish

Water percentage + solid percentage must always equal what?

100%

What is the typical water content percentage in cow's milk?

87-88%

What does the solid fraction of milk include?

Proteins, fats, lactose & minerals

Which equipment should be used to handle hot apparatus safely?

Tongs

Why is this analysis crucial in the dairy industry?

Quality control & nutritional labelling

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