After measuring the sucrose in simple syrup, what should be done next?
a. Cool and strain the solution
b. Place in amber-colored bottle
c. Add sucrose to purified water and heat until dissolved
d. Add more water to make up volume
Why is the heating step important in syrup preparation?
a. To increase sweetness
b. To completely dissolve the sucrose
c. To sterilize the container
d. To improve color
What part of the orange rind is used in preparing orange tincture?
a. The entire rind
b. Only the white portion
c. Only the yellow portion
d. Both yellow and white parts
Preparation of orange tincture and orange syrup What filtering medium is used to obtain a clear solution from the macerated peel?
a. Cotton
b. Sand
c. Talc
d. Charcoal
In the preparation of Aromatic Elixir, how should the syrup be added to the alcoholic solution of oils?
a. All at once, with no agitation
b. Add in portions, mixing well after each addition.
c. Slowly without mixing
d. Only after filtration
In the preparation of Aromatic Elixir What should be done if the filtrate is still cloudy after the first pass?
a. Add more syrup until the solution will be clear
b. Repeat filtration with talc until clear.
c. Boil the solution until clear
d. Discard the filtrate
What is the first step in preparing camphor spirit?
a. Filter the solution
b. Dissolve camphor in alcohol
c. Measure 60 mL of alcohol directly
d. Label the container
What is the required final volume of camphor spirit in this preparation?
a. 30 mL
b. 45 mL
c. 60 mL
d. 100 mL
How much purified water is first added to the mineral oilâacacia mixture?
a. 5 mL
b. 10 mL
c. 15 mL
d. 20 mL
Why is vigorous trituration needed after adding purified water?
a. To dissolve acacia completely
b. To form a stable emulsion
c. To evaporate excess alcohol
d. To remove impurities