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What is the purpose of the separation funnel?
What is the purpose of the separation funnel?
What is the main reason why you cannot obtain a liquid boiling above $100^\circ$C using a water bath?
What is the main reason why you cannot obtain a liquid boiling above $100^\circ$C using a water bath?
Why is it important to let the mixture settle into two layers before using a separating funnel?
Why is it important to let the mixture settle into two layers before using a separating funnel?
When using a water bath, what is the maximum temperature you can realistically obtain?
When using a water bath, what is the maximum temperature you can realistically obtain?
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What is the purpose of the baseline in paper chromatography?
What is the purpose of the baseline in paper chromatography?
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Why should pencil be used to draw the baseline in paper chromatography?
Why should pencil be used to draw the baseline in paper chromatography?
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What does the retention factor (Rf) value in paper chromatography indicate?
What does the retention factor (Rf) value in paper chromatography indicate?
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You are trying to separate a mixture of sugar and salt using paper chromatography. What is the solvent front?
You are trying to separate a mixture of sugar and salt using paper chromatography. What is the solvent front?
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In the experiment to compare the decomposition of copper carbonate and calcium carbonate, what is measured after heating?
In the experiment to compare the decomposition of copper carbonate and calcium carbonate, what is measured after heating?
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Why is the metal crushed into a powder before being heated in the experiment to determine the maximum mass of oxygen that reacts with a metal?
Why is the metal crushed into a powder before being heated in the experiment to determine the maximum mass of oxygen that reacts with a metal?
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In the experiment measuring the maximum oxygen reacted with a metal, what is the purpose of covering the crucible with a lid?
In the experiment measuring the maximum oxygen reacted with a metal, what is the purpose of covering the crucible with a lid?
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What is the purpose of re-heating until constant mass in both experiments?
What is the purpose of re-heating until constant mass in both experiments?
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How is the maximum mass of oxygen calculated when reacting with a metal?
How is the maximum mass of oxygen calculated when reacting with a metal?
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In a neutralization reaction using a metal oxide and acid, what indicates that all acid has been reacted?
In a neutralization reaction using a metal oxide and acid, what indicates that all acid has been reacted?
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During a titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, what effect would rinsing the conical flask with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) have?
During a titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, what effect would rinsing the conical flask with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) have?
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In the titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, what is the effect of rinsing the conical flask with water before the titration?
In the titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, what is the effect of rinsing the conical flask with water before the titration?
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How is excess metal oxide typically removed after a neutralization reaction?
How is excess metal oxide typically removed after a neutralization reaction?
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If zinc carbonate were used instead of zinc oxide to produce zinc chloride crystals, how would the procedure differ?
If zinc carbonate were used instead of zinc oxide to produce zinc chloride crystals, how would the procedure differ?
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What is the typical color of most metals?
What is the typical color of most metals?
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What color is observed when iodine sublimes?
What color is observed when iodine sublimes?
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What is the color of nitrogen dioxide ($NO_2$)?
What is the color of nitrogen dioxide ($NO_2$)?
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In the process of making a salt using an insoluble base, what is the purpose of filtering the mixture after the reaction?
In the process of making a salt using an insoluble base, what is the purpose of filtering the mixture after the reaction?
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What is the purpose of adding excess insoluble base to the acid in salt preparation?
What is the purpose of adding excess insoluble base to the acid in salt preparation?
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Why is half evaporation performed before cooling the filtrate in crystallization?
Why is half evaporation performed before cooling the filtrate in crystallization?
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What purpose do the filter papers serve when drying salt crystals?
What purpose do the filter papers serve when drying salt crystals?
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In titration, why is the experiment repeated without indicator?
In titration, why is the experiment repeated without indicator?
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During the titration experiment, what indicates the endpoint has been reached?
During the titration experiment, what indicates the endpoint has been reached?
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When comparing the concentration of two solutions using titration, what does the volume of acid used indicate?
When comparing the concentration of two solutions using titration, what does the volume of acid used indicate?
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What is the purpose of washing the crystals obtained via crystallisation with distilled water?
What is the purpose of washing the crystals obtained via crystallisation with distilled water?
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What do potassium and sodium produce when they react with cold water?
What do potassium and sodium produce when they react with cold water?
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What is observed when zinc reacts with steam?
What is observed when zinc reacts with steam?
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What type of solid is produced when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
What type of solid is produced when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
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What is the purpose of the ice surrounding the U-tube in the experiment?
What is the purpose of the ice surrounding the U-tube in the experiment?
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What is the product of reducing copper(II) oxide with hydrogen gas?
What is the product of reducing copper(II) oxide with hydrogen gas?
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What happens to the reaction rate as the concentration of reactants decreases?
What happens to the reaction rate as the concentration of reactants decreases?
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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of chemical reactions?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of chemical reactions?
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In a graph representing the rate of a chemical reaction, what does a steeper curve indicate?
In a graph representing the rate of a chemical reaction, what does a steeper curve indicate?
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What occurs when the limiting factor of a reaction is used up?
What occurs when the limiting factor of a reaction is used up?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of stirring on reaction rates?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of stirring on reaction rates?
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Flashcards
Reaction with cold water
Reaction with cold water
Metals react to form hydroxides and hydrogen gas when exposed to cold water.
Example of reaction with cold water
Example of reaction with cold water
2 K + 2 H2O ➔ 2 KOH + H2 shows potassium reacting with water.
Reaction with steam
Reaction with steam
Zinc and iron react with steam to produce metal oxides and hydrogen gas.
Metal oxidation
Metal oxidation
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Reducing copper oxide
Reducing copper oxide
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Rate of Chemical Reactions
Rate of Chemical Reactions
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Factors Affecting Reaction Rate
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate
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Steep Curve in Graphs
Steep Curve in Graphs
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Limiting Factor
Limiting Factor
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Higher Curve Endpoint
Higher Curve Endpoint
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Separation Funnel
Separation Funnel
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Crystallization Observation
Crystallization Observation
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Concentrated Solution
Concentrated Solution
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Decanting
Decanting
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Paper Chromatography
Paper Chromatography
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Baseline in Chromatography
Baseline in Chromatography
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Retention Factor (Rf)
Retention Factor (Rf)
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Saturation Test
Saturation Test
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Making salts
Making salts
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Crystallization
Crystallization
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Filtration
Filtration
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Titration
Titration
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Endpoint
Endpoint
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Methyl orange
Methyl orange
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Concentration comparison
Concentration comparison
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Washing crystals
Washing crystals
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Decomposition of Copper Carbonate
Decomposition of Copper Carbonate
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Gas Measurement in Reaction
Gas Measurement in Reaction
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Experiment with Calcium Carbonate
Experiment with Calcium Carbonate
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Max Mass of Oxygen Reaction
Max Mass of Oxygen Reaction
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Crushing Metal Granules Purpose
Crushing Metal Granules Purpose
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Neutralization Reaction
Neutralization Reaction
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Solid Remain in Reaction
Solid Remain in Reaction
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Effect of Rinsing with NaOH
Effect of Rinsing with NaOH
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Effect of Rinsing with Water
Effect of Rinsing with Water
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Removing Excess Metal Oxide
Removing Excess Metal Oxide
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Zinc Carbonate vs. Zinc Oxide
Zinc Carbonate vs. Zinc Oxide
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Solid Colors of Non-Metals
Solid Colors of Non-Metals
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Color of Noble Gases
Color of Noble Gases
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Study Notes
Lab Equipment Advantages and Disadvantages
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Pipette:
- Accurately measures liquid volumes to 25 cm³.
- Measures a fixed volume.
- Slow/solution slow to run out of pipette.
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Burette:
- Accurately measures liquid volumes to 50 cm³.
- More accurate than a measuring cylinder.
- Slower than measuring cylinder.
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Measuring Cylinder:
- Measures liquid volumes (25 cm³, 50 cm³, 100 cm³, and 250 cm³).
- Easy to use/quick.
- Not accurate.
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Conical Flask:
- Holds and measures chemical liquid samples.
- Easy to mix.
- Chemicals can be heated, mixed, and boiled.
- Difficulty in swirling/mixing/shaking (compared to a conical flask).
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Beaker:
- Used for storing liquids, mixing, stirring, pouring, heating, and transporting liquids.
- Holds and measures chemical liquid samples.
Other Lab Equipment
- Dropper (Teat pipette): Adds liquid in drops.
- Gas jar: For collecting gases.
- Trough: Holds liquid (water) for collecting pure gas samples over water.
- Wash bottle: To rinse lab glassware or salts to remove impurities.
- Mortar & pestle: Grinding/crushing solid substances into smaller pieces (powder).
- Crucible: Melting or heating solid chemicals over a burner at a very high temperature.
- Stand with clamp: Supports glassware at variable heights.
- Round bottomed flask: Heating and boiling liquids such as in distillation or other reagent reactions.
- Flat bottomed flask: Heating and boiling liquids in distillation or other reagent reactions. Not as durable as round bottom flasks and have sharp and vulnerable corners.
- Volumetric flask: Preparing a solution accurately to a specific volume.
- Gas syringe: Collects and measures the volume of a gas.
- Evaporating dish (basin): Heating a solution to allow evaporation of chemical solutions.
- Thermometer: Measuring temperature of solids, liquids, and gases.
- Watch glass: Usas as a lid for flasks or beakers used for evaporating solids or weighing samples.
- Top pan balance: Measuring mass of substances very accurately.
- Stopwatch: Measuring time taken.
- Stopper cork: Sealing openings of test tubes, flasks, and other lab glassware. Light and porous to prevent gas escaping.
- Bung: Sealing openings of test tubes, flasks, and other lab glassware. Made of rubber.
- Gauze: Helps spread heat off the flame evenly for heating.
- Tripod: Supports beakers for heating and boiling chemicals above a Bunsen burner.
- Bunsen burner: Produces flame for heating / warming a mixture.
- Funnel: Separating insoluble solid from a liquid with the help of a piece of filter paper.
- Separating funnel: Separating immiscible liquids of different densities.
- Stirring rod/glass rod: Stirring/mixing chemicals.
- Test tube: Used for storing, mixing, and heating small amounts of chemicals/liquids.
- Test tube holder: Holds test tubes while heating them.
- Test tube rack: Holds multiple test tubes upright at the same time.
- Condenser: Cools and condenses the vapour to be collected as a liquid.
- Thistle funnel Adds small volumes of liquids to an exact position.
- Metallic tongs: Holds hot crucibles, flasks, or beakers.
- Spatula: Transfers solid substances.
- Knife: Cutting soft metals (group 1).
- Spirit burner: Used for heating certain lab equipment/producing an open flame smaller than a Bunsen burner (often uses alcohol).
- Fractionating column: Separating liquid mixtures based on their boiling points.
- U-tube: Measuring pressure of liquids or cooling steam (water).
- Delivery tube: Gases travel one container to another.
- Boiling tube: Heating or boiling small quantities of liquid over a flame. Wide and thick.
- Filter tube: Passing gas through a liquid.
- Tap funnel: Separating immiscible liquids.
- Goggles: Protecting eyes from particles or hazardous materials.
Important Questions
- Explain one disadvantage of using a beaker instead of a conical flask.
- Difficulty in swirling/mixing.
- Suggest and explain the effect on result when using burette instead of measuring cylinder
- More accurate than measuring cylinder.
- What is used to transfer any solid in any experiment?
- Spatula.
- What is the purpose of a watch glass?
- Prevents splashing of liquids and decreases evaporation.
Important Notes (from the document)
- Thermometers are used to measure the temperature of liquid and gas.
- Placed in the liquid.
- NOT placed in gases
- Specific heat capacity can affect the temperature change when substances are heated or cooled.
Separation Techniques
- Filtration: Separates solids (soluble and insoluble) from liquids. Dissolve the mixture in excess to ensure complete dissolving, pour the mixture through a filter funnel and then the filtrate (soluble substance/liquids) will pass through the filter paper while residue (insoluble substance) will stay behind.
- Crystallization: Separating a soluble solid from water forming crystals. Half evaporate a solution, leave to cool, filter to get the crystals, dry between filter papers.
- Simple Distillation: Separates soluble solid from a liquid, e.g., mixture of water and sodium chloride. Boil the mixture, condense the vapor, and collect the liquid in a beaker. The remaining solid will be the insoluble solid.
- Fractional Distillation: Separates miscible liquids with different boiling points, such as ethanol and water.
- Separating Funnels: Separates immiscible liquids with different densities.
Electrolysis
- Electrolysis: Breaking down ionic compounds in molten or aqueous solutions using electricity.
- In concentrated solutions: Less reactive ions discharged at the cathode & less complex ions discharged at the anode.
- In dilute solutions: Water is electrolysed, H+ and OH- discharged.
Observations of Electrolysis
- If bulb is in the circuit, it will light.
- If gas is produced: Bubbles/ fizz/ effervescence. Colour of gas will be seen.
- If metal is formed: Color of metal (solid) will appear.
Electroplating
- Using electroplating, a small metal key can be coated with silver.
Acids and Bases
- Acid: Substance dissolving in water to produce hydrogen ions (proton donor). Contains excess H+ ions. Turns litmus red; has pH <7.
- Base: Substance dissolving in water to produce hydroxide ions (proton acceptor). Contains excess OH- ions. Turns litmus blue; has pH >7.
Reactions of Metals
- Reactions with acids: More reactive metals + acid → Salt + Hydrogen.
- Reactions with water: Most reactive metals + cold water → Metal hydroxide + Hydrogen. Mg reacts faster with steam producing Magnesium Oxide and Hydrogen.
Colors of Elements
- Metals such as silver, gold, and copper have characteristic colors.
- Non-metals display a wide range of colors in solid, liquid, and gaseous states.
Colors of Compounds
- Some compounds are colorless while others are brightly colored.
- Specific compounds associated with specific colors.
Test For Anions and Cations
- Test for specific anions (e.g., carbonate, chloride, bromide) and cations (e.g., aluminum, ammonium, calcium) through reactions with specific reagents.
- Results vary in color precipitate formation or gas evolution
Practical Investigation
- General guidelines for practical preparation and investigation methods.
Sources of Error
- Common sources of errors in experiments, their possible effects on results, and appropriate remedies or controls.
Other Practical Procedures
- Information on additional laboratory procedures and techniques are detailed in the provided text. This includes specific procedures for various types of investigations.
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Test your understanding of key chemistry techniques such as chromatography, separation funnels, and thermal properties using a water bath. This quiz covers essential concepts related to experimental procedures and the principles behind them.