Glucose Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of this test?
A
- To see whether glucose is present in the sample
2
Q
What is the equipment which is used?
A
- Boiling tube
- Benedict’s reagent
- Beaker
- Boiling water
- Test tube rack
3
Q
What are the safety protocols? (Hazards)
A
- Benedict’s reagent
- Hot water beaker
- Boiling tube (glass)
4
Q
What are the safety protocols? (Risks)
A
- Getting solution into your eyes
- Burning your skin
- The boiling tube could break and it could cut into the skin
5
Q
What are the safety protocols? (Precaution)
A
- Wear goggles
- Use tongs to remove the boiling tube
- Place the boiling tubes into a boiling tube rack
6
Q
What is the method?
A
- Place the sample solution into the boiling tube
- Add 1cm^3 of the Benedict’s solution into the boiling tube
- Add boiling water to a beaker
- Place the boiling tubes into the beaker with the boiling water for 5 minutes
- The solution in the boiling tubes will change colour
- If it is a positive colour change it will change from blue to brick red
