Mounting

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE.Long-term specimens are mounted with mounting media that are first applied to the slide in dissolved form and then harden as the solvent evaporates.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The refractive index of mounting media is approximately ___ and is close to that of glass.

Answer 2

1.5

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE.For optimum optical properties, transparency and brilliance of specimens it is important to ensure that the mounting medium contains the solvent that was used for clearing.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Advantages of mounting agents containing toluene include

Answer 4

Optical brilliance
Good drying times
No air bubbles under the coverslip o Color stability of stained slides