Human Body - Chemical Solutions

Question 1

Iodine Solution

Answer 1

Test for: Starch
Starts: Brown / orange
Result: Turns blue / black if starch is present

Question 2

Benedicts Solution

Answer 2

Heat for two minutes
Test for: Reducing sugar
Starts: Blue
Result: Turns brick red if sugars are present
Turns yellow / green if there is a little bit of sugar present

Question 3

Biurets Solution

Answer 3

Test for: Protein
Starts: Blue
Result: Turns purple

Question 4

Ethanol

Answer 4

Shake gently
Test for: Fats and oils
Starts: Colourless
Result: Turns cloudy / milky

Question 5

What are the 4 chemical solutions?

Answer 5

Iodine Solution
Benedicts Solution
Biurets Solution
Ethanol