Food Science B

[jaah5211]

In rule 2b, it says we must build a salinometer capable of measuring 1-10 percent salt solution. It also states that it must operate within a 500 ml beaker filled with at least 400 milliliters of water. But at the regional contest, while measuring the salt content of pickling liquids, we had to work with a 100 ml graduated cylinder. Should I expect to see that at state? Or should I just focus on 400 and 500ml when building the salinometer.

I have run Food Science for several invitationals as well as having supplied the materials for the NYC Regional. The rule clearly states what you are saying. If you are provided a 100mL graduated cylinder I would definitely say something during the test. That is not appropriate.

I would say it is a mistake from the regional (when they gave you a 100 mL graduated cylinder). At state, invitational and state, expect to see what is on the rule.