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?

<p>To avoid bacterial contamination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To remove water and preserve the tomato (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instructions with their corresponding purposes:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can make your own ______ by mixing salt and bicarbonate of soda.

<p>natron</p> Signup and view all the answers

Check your mummifying tomato every week to see how it is getting on. Try not to touch it too much as you will add ______ to it.

<p>bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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