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What is the purpose of the separation funnel?

  • To separate two miscible liquids.
  • To separate a solid from a liquid.
  • To separate two immiscible liquids. (correct)
  • To separate two gases.
  • What is the main reason why you cannot obtain a liquid boiling above $100^\circ$C using a water bath?

  • The water bath is not hot enough to evaporate the liquid.
  • The water bath will not allow the liquid to reach its boiling point. (correct)
  • The water bath will condense the liquid before it reaches its boiling point.
  • The water bath will boil away before the liquid reaches its boiling point.
  • Why is it important to let the mixture settle into two layers before using a separating funnel?

  • To ensure that the less dense liquid is on top.
  • To allow the liquids to cool down.
  • To ensure that the denser liquid is on the bottom. (correct)
  • To allow the liquids to mix properly.
  • When using a water bath, what is the maximum temperature you can realistically obtain?

    <p>$100^\circ C$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the baseline in paper chromatography?

    <p>To mark the starting point of the sample. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should pencil be used to draw the baseline in paper chromatography?

    <p>Pencil will not affect the results. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the retention factor (Rf) value in paper chromatography indicate?

    <p>The ratio of the distance moved by the sample to the distance moved by the solvent front. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are trying to separate a mixture of sugar and salt using paper chromatography. What is the solvent front?

    <p>The line where the solvent stops moving. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment to compare the decomposition of copper carbonate and calcium carbonate, what is measured after heating?

    <p>The volume of gas produced. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>To increase the surface area for reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment measuring the maximum oxygen reacted with a metal, what is the purpose of covering the crucible with a lid?

    <p>To prevent loss of metal oxide smoke. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of re-heating until constant mass in both experiments?

    <p>To ensure complete reaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the maximum mass of oxygen calculated when reacting with a metal?

    <p>Mass of the metal oxide – mass of the metal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a neutralization reaction using a metal oxide and acid, what indicates that all acid has been reacted?

    <p>The solid metal oxide stops dissolving or reacting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a titration of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, what effect would rinsing the conical flask with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) have?

    <p>The volume of acid needed would increase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>By filtration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If zinc carbonate were used instead of zinc oxide to produce zinc chloride crystals, how would the procedure differ?

    <p>Heating or warming of the reaction mixture would likely not be necessary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical color of most metals?

    <p>Silvery grey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is observed when iodine sublimes?

    <p>Violet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>To separate the unreacted insoluble base from the salt solution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding excess insoluble base to the acid in salt preparation?

    <p>To ensure all acid reacts to form the salt. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is half evaporation performed before cooling the filtrate in crystallization?

    <p>To reach the point where crystals will start to form. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do the filter papers serve when drying salt crystals?

    <p>To remove remaining water. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In titration, why is the experiment repeated without indicator?

    <p>For higher accuracy by ensuring no contamination exists from the indicator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the titration experiment, what indicates the endpoint has been reached?

    <p>A colour change in the indicator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When comparing the concentration of two solutions using titration, what does the volume of acid used indicate?

    <p>The relative concentration of the solution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of washing the crystals obtained via crystallisation with distilled water?

    <p>To remove any soluble impurities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do potassium and sodium produce when they react with cold water?

    <p>Metal hydroxide and hydrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is observed when zinc reacts with steam?

    <p>Bubbles of hydrogen gas form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solid is produced when magnesium reacts with oxygen?

    <p>White solid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ice surrounding the U-tube in the experiment?

    <p>To condense and cool down steam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of reducing copper(II) oxide with hydrogen gas?

    <p>Copper and water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the reaction rate as the concentration of reactants decreases?

    <p>The reaction rate decreases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the rate of chemical reactions?

    <p>Color of the reactants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a graph representing the rate of a chemical reaction, what does a steeper curve indicate?

    <p>Higher rate of reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the limiting factor of a reaction is used up?

    <p>The reaction is considered complete. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of stirring on reaction rates?

    <p>Stirring helps to evenly distribute reactants, increasing the rate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Reaction with cold water

    Metals react to form hydroxides and hydrogen gas when exposed to cold water.

    Example of reaction with cold water

    2 K + 2 H2O ➔ 2 KOH + H2 shows potassium reacting with water.

    Reaction with steam

    Zinc and iron react with steam to produce metal oxides and hydrogen gas.

    Metal oxidation

    Metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides.

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    Reducing copper oxide

    CuO + H2 ➔ Cu + H2O reduces copper oxide to copper metal.

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    Rate of Chemical Reactions

    The speed at which reactants turn into products in a chemical reaction.

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    Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

    Conditions like temperature, pressure, concentration, surface area, stirring, catalyst, and light that influence how fast a reaction occurs.

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    Steep Curve in Graphs

    Indicates a higher rate of reaction due to a rapid change in concentration of reactants.

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    Limiting Factor

    The reactant that is completely used up first, stopping the reaction.

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    Higher Curve Endpoint

    Shows higher concentration or mass of the limiting factor in a reaction graph.

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    Separation Funnel

    A tool used to separate two immiscible liquids, such as water and oil.

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    Crystallization Observation

    Stop heating when crystals appear on the glass rod or edges of the container.

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    Concentrated Solution

    A solution containing more solute than solvent, meaning less water is present.

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    Decanting

    The process of pouring off a liquid to leave solid behind.

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    Paper Chromatography

    A technique used to separate dissolved solids like colors or amino acids.

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    Baseline in Chromatography

    A pencil line drawn on chromatography paper to start the separation process.

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    Retention Factor (Rf)

    A value that indicates the distance a substance moves relative to the solvent front.

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    Saturation Test

    Add solid to a solution; if no more dissolves and solid remains, the solution is saturated.

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    Making salts

    The process of creating salts using acids and insoluble bases.

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    Crystallization

    The method of forming solid crystals from a solution through cooling and evaporation.

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    Filtration

    A technique to separate unreacted insoluble base from the solution after making salts.

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    Titration

    A quantitative chemical analysis method to determine concentration of a solution by adding a reactant until the reaction reaches its endpoint.

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    Endpoint

    The point in titration when the indicator changes color indicating the completion of the reaction.

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    Methyl orange

    An indicator used in titrations that changes color at a specific pH level.

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    Concentration comparison

    Determining which solution has a higher concentration by comparing how much acid is needed to neutralize it.

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    Washing crystals

    The process of rinsing the formed crystals with distilled water to remove impurities.

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    Decomposition of Copper Carbonate

    Heating copper carbonate produces copper oxide and carbon dioxide gas.

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    Gas Measurement in Reaction

    Measure the volume of gas produced during metal carbonate decomposition.

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    Experiment with Calcium Carbonate

    Repeat gas measurement experiment using calcium carbonate instead of copper carbonate.

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    Max Mass of Oxygen Reaction

    Determine maximum mass of oxygen reacting with metal to form metal oxide.

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    Crushing Metal Granules Purpose

    Crushing increases surface area for improved reaction efficiency.

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    Neutralization Reaction

    The reaction between an acid and a base producing water and a salt.

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    Solid Remain in Reaction

    A sign that all acid has reacted in neutralization, indicated by metal oxide stopping dissolution.

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    Effect of Rinsing with NaOH

    Increases the volume of acid needed in a titration process.

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    Effect of Rinsing with Water

    Does not affect the amount of acid needed in titration.

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    Removing Excess Metal Oxide

    Excess unreacted metal oxide can be removed by filtration.

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    Zinc Carbonate vs. Zinc Oxide

    Using zinc carbonate does not require heating to produce zinc chloride.

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    Solid Colors of Non-Metals

    Carbon (Black), Sulphur (Yellow), Boron (White) are colors at room temperature.

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    Color of Noble Gases

    Noble gases, including Helium and Neon, are colorless gas at room temperature.

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    Study Notes

    Lab Equipment Advantages and Disadvantages

    • Pipette:

      • Accurately measures liquid volumes to 25 cm³.
      • Measures a fixed volume.
      • Slow/solution slow to run out of pipette.
    • Burette:

      • Accurately measures liquid volumes to 50 cm³.
      • More accurate than a measuring cylinder.
      • Slower than measuring cylinder.
    • Measuring Cylinder:

      • Measures liquid volumes (25 cm³, 50 cm³, 100 cm³, and 250 cm³).
      • Easy to use/quick.
      • Not accurate.
    • 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).
    • 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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