Question

A hydrometer is used to determine the density purity of a sample of milk.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Lactometer is used to determine the density purity of a sample of milk.
2. It measures purity by measuring the density of milk.
3. It consists of three parts: a floating bulb, a gravity bulb, and a graduated glass stem.
4. The gravity bulb contains mercury or lead shots.
5. To test the purity of milk with respect to adulteration with water, the bulb of the lactometer is immersed in milk.
6. The reading of the stem is noted.

Hence, the given statement is false.