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which adheres to the bottom of the 

 kettle, 



Q. Why is the LID of a KETTLE so intensely 

 HOT, when the water boils ? 



A. The bright metal lid of the kettle 

 is an admirable conductor of heat ; and, 

 therefore, the heat from the boiling 

 water pours into our hand the moment 

 we touch it. 



Q. Show the benefit of SMOKE in COOKING. 



A. The carbon of the fuel (which 

 flies off in smoke) naturally blackens all 

 culinary vessels set upon the fire to boil, 

 and thus renders them fit for use. 



(" Culinary vessels" are vessels used in kitchens for 

 cooking, as saucepans, boilers, kettles, &c.) 



Q. How does SMOKE make culinary vessels 

 FIT for USE ? 



A. If it were not for the smoke, 

 (which gathers round a kettle or sauce- 

 pan) heat would not be absorbed, and 

 the process of boiling would be greatly 

 retarded. 



Q. Why is boiling water KEPT HOT best in a 



BRIGHT METAL pot ? * 



A. Because bright metal * >eing a 



