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What is the purpose of washing the sides of the conical flask during the titration process?
What is the purpose of washing the sides of the conical flask during the titration process?
- To mix the solution thoroughly
- To remove excess solute from the flask
- To ensure accurate measurement of the solution (correct)
- To prevent contamination of the solution
What is the purpose of using a stirring rod in step 3 of making a standard solution of anhydrous Na2CO3?
What is the purpose of using a stirring rod in step 3 of making a standard solution of anhydrous Na2CO3?
- To ensure all the solute is dissolved (correct)
- To mix the solution thoroughly
- To remove excess water from the solution
- To dissolve the solute faster
What is the characteristic of HNO3?
What is the characteristic of HNO3?
- It is hydroscopic and non-volatile
- It is volatile and hydroscopic (correct)
- It is volatile and non-hydroscopic
- It is non-volatile and non-hydroscopic
What is the purpose of adding DI water to the volumetric flask using a dropper in the making of a standard solution of anhydrous Na2CO3?
What is the purpose of adding DI water to the volumetric flask using a dropper in the making of a standard solution of anhydrous Na2CO3?
What is the colour change observed when using Methyl Orange as an indicator in Exp 2?
What is the colour change observed when using Methyl Orange as an indicator in Exp 2?
Why is the bottled vinegar usually diluted?
Why is the bottled vinegar usually diluted?
What is the purpose of taking into account the dilution factor in step 2 of solving vinegar titration questions?
What is the purpose of taking into account the dilution factor in step 2 of solving vinegar titration questions?
What is the term for the amount of water absorbed by a substance from the air?
What is the term for the amount of water absorbed by a substance from the air?
What is a characteristic of a primary standard?
What is a characteristic of a primary standard?
Why is the burette washed out with the solution it is to contain?
Why is the burette washed out with the solution it is to contain?
What is the purpose of opening the tap of the burette briefly?
What is the purpose of opening the tap of the burette briefly?
Why is the pipette filled until the bottom of the meniscus rests on the graduation mark?
Why is the pipette filled until the bottom of the meniscus rests on the graduation mark?
What is the purpose of placing the tip of the pipette against the inside of the conical flask for about 3 seconds?
What is the purpose of placing the tip of the pipette against the inside of the conical flask for about 3 seconds?
Why is the conical flask washed out with DI water only?
Why is the conical flask washed out with DI water only?
What is the purpose of adding a few drops of indicator to the conical flask?
What is the purpose of adding a few drops of indicator to the conical flask?
Why is a white tile placed under the conical flask?
Why is a white tile placed under the conical flask?