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What type of data does a Benedict's test reveal?

Qualitative

Quantitative

Both
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
A Benedict's test is primarily qualitative. It is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars (such as glucose) in a solution. The test provides a qualitative result based on the color change of the solution after the test is performed, indicating whether reducing sugars are present and their relative amounts (e.g., the intensity of the color change could suggest the concentration). However, it does not provide precise quantitative measurements. Therefore, the most accurate classification of the data from a Benedict's test would be qualitative.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Qualitative.