Chemistry Sample Preparation and Determination Quiz

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What is the purpose of adding pulverised sodium chloride to the sample?

  • To help in the extraction process (correct)
  • To neutralize the sample
  • To precipitate certain compounds
  • To increase the density of the solution

Why is it important to avoid the formation of emulsion during extraction?

  • Emulsion hinders the extraction process
  • Emulsion makes the solution difficult to filter
  • Emulsion leads to inaccurate determination (correct)
  • Emulsion causes loss of sample

After washing the chloroform extract free from mineral acid, what should be done next?

  • Heat the mixture to remove excess water
  • Dry the chloroform layer over anhydrous sodium sulphate (correct)
  • Discard the chloroform extract
  • Add more mineral acid

What should be done after draining off the water phase from the chloroform extract?

<p>Dry the chloroform layer over anhydrous sodium sulphate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extracting with multiple portions of chloroform?

<p>To ensure complete extraction of compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to let the sample stand for 2 hours before filtering?

<p>To allow time for precipitation to occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of neutralizing to litmus paper using hydrochloric acid during determination?

<p>To adjust the pH of the solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue with the text provided?

<p>The text contains a lot of irrelevant repetition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid repetitive content in writing?

<p>To keep readers engaged and interested. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does excessive repetition have on the readability of a text?

<p>It makes the text monotonous and tiresome to read. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of writing is negatively impacted by repeated content?

<p>Clarity and conciseness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can writers improve the quality of their writing in light of the text's issue?

<p>By introducing new and relevant information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of washing the chloroform extract free from mineral acid?

<p>To remove impurities that may interfere with subsequent steps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to let the sample stand for 2 hours before filtering?

<p>To allow any remaining water to evaporate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an emulsion forms during extraction?

<p>It may lead to loss of product and reduced efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to extract with multiple portions of chloroform?

<p>To ensure complete extraction of the compound from the sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding pulverized sodium chloride to the sample?

<p>To decrease solubility of impurities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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