jesus_freak79 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 why does Benedict's solution change colour when reacted with glucose? :eek:(Chemical explanation please)Why is it boiled?:shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 The copper ions in solution reduced, forming (I believe) [ce]Cu2O[/ce] which changes the color.It is boiled in order to facilitate the reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesus_freak79 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 thanx a lot dude. u're a life saver! :phones: :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 thanx a lot dude. u're a life saver! :phones: :doh: No problem. Happy I could help. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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