Practicals: Ch4-6

Question 1

Measuring the rate of the hydrolysis of starch

Answer 1

1. Iodine test
   At fixed time intervals, add a drop of the resulting mixture to a drop of iodine solution. Measure the time taken for the iodine solution to turn from brown to blue-black
2. Benedict’s test
   At fixed time intervals, mix equal volumes of Benedict’s solution and the resulting solution. Record the time when