Iodine Test for Starch

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What color does the solution turn when starch reacts with a solution of iodine in potassium iodide?

  • Blue-black (correct)
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow

Which step is NOT part of the procedure to test for starch using iodine solution?

  • Adding a few drops of iodine solution
  • Observing a yellow color change (correct)
  • Placing the solution in a spotting tray/test tube
  • Looking for a blue-black color

What type of compound is iodine in the context of this reaction?

  • Oxidizing agent (correct)
  • Base
  • Reducing agent
  • Acid

Which substance is needed to be present for the iodine to react with starch?

<p>Potassium iodide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a food sample fails to produce a blue-black color when tested with iodine solution, what can be inferred?

<p>The food contains no carbohydrates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Testing for Starch

  • Starch reacts with a solution of iodine in potassium iodide to produce a blue-black colour.
  • To test for starch, a solution or food is placed in a spotting tray or test tube.
  • A few drops of iodine solution are added to the solution or food.
  • The presence of starch is indicated by a blue-black colour.

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