Question
Dry raisins were soaked in water for 2 hours, to determine the percentage of water absorbed by raisins. Before final weighing of swollen raisins, the extra water left on the surface of soaked raisins was removed by:
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gently rubbing with cotton cloth
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hot air blower
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dry cotton wool
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filter paper
Solution
D.
filter paper
In order to remove the excess water, raisins are dried on a piece of filter paper after being soaked in water.