Ancient Egyptians: Mummify a Tomato Instructions 3

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What is the purpose of mixing salt and bicarbonate of soda?

To add flavor to the tomato

To make natron for mummifying (correct)

To attract bacteria

To create a chemical reaction

Before removing all the bacteria, what should you do?

Bury the tomato in soil

Wash it in hand gel (correct)

Cover the tomato with natron

Check the tomato every day

How can you tell how much water the natron removed?

By looking at the color of the tomato

By smelling the tomato

By weighing the tomato before and after mummifying (correct)

By tasting the tomato

Why is it advised not to touch the mummifying tomato too much?

To avoid bacterial contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using natron in mummifying a tomato?

To remove water and preserve the tomato Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the correct steps in mummifying a tomato:

Burying the tomato in natron = Step 4 Checking the mummifying tomato weekly = Step 5 Weighing the tomato before and after mummifying = Step 6 Mixing salt and bicarbonate of soda in equal parts = Before placing the tomato inside the tub Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instructions with their corresponding purposes:

Covering the tomato with natron = To help it mummify Avoiding touching the mummifying tomato too much = To prevent adding bacteria Using airtight tub for mummifying = To contain the process Using a spoon during the process = To mix salt and bicarbonate of soda Signup and view all the answers