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What is the purpose of heating the crucible before starting the experiment?

Joe Ford

What is the purpose of heating the crucible before starting the experiment?

The empty crucible is heated to remove moisture and ensure that the crucible is completely dry as any water present may affect the reading. Most crucibles are made of ceramics,upon heating them with hydrated salt with water it will expand and contract, thereby breaking away.

Why is it important to accurately measure ingredients when following a recipe?

There’s one big difference between cooking and baking: precision. Baking is a science and it requires all the precision you would expect when doing a chemical experiment. Your ingredient measurements have to be precise to get the chemical reactions you need and to score that perfect, consistent result every time.

Which type of spatula would be used to level ingredients in dry measuring cups?

metal spatula

What is used to spread icing or frosting and flattening out measured ingredients?

A frosting spatula or palette knife is a kitchen utensil designed especially for the use of spreading a substance onto a flat surface, such as frosting on a cake. It is also an ideal tool for applying spreads onto sandwiches in mass quantities.

Which of the following tools is used to measure small amount of dry ingredients?

Measuring spoons

What is the icing tool called?

The angled icing spatula, also referred to as an offset spatula, is specifically designed to apply icing and other soft, spreadable products on a dessert.

What can you use instead of an icing smoother?

Just use the paper towel to press the frosting down nice and flat, and with quick smoothing motions, slide your finger across the top and sides of the cake.

How do you make birthday decorations?

One simple way to add decorations to your party is to turn your food into part of your decor. Decorate food with flags, labels, and other toppers. Also, make sure the levels of your food vary. For instance, these varied cupcake stands will easily draw your guest’s eyes to the dessert table.