VIRTUAL LAB SHEET NO.

2
Benedict's Test

Name: Score:

Objectives:
» To reduce different carbohydrates and food samples that will give positive reaction with
Benedict’s solution.

YouTube Video URL:

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDFbtEwbmz0

Procedure:

1. Fill the nine test tubes with 7 mL Benedict’s solution.

2. Add small amount of sugar/food samples to each test tube except for the control. Mix well.
3. Place the test tubes in a hot bath until the color changes.
4. Allow the mixture to cool by keeping in a test tube rack.
5. Record your observation/s.
Analysis:

1. What are importance and possible application of the test.

2. Carbohydrates with a free aldehyde or keto group have the ability to reduce metallic ions.
In this test what metallic ion is reduced?