Gravimetric Methods of Chemical Analysis

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What type of particles are generally desirable in gravimetric work?

  • Particles that do not settle from solution
  • Particles with diameters less than 10^-4 cm
  • Particles that settle spontaneously
  • Large particles that are easy to filter (correct)

What process involves a minimum number of atoms, ions, or molecules joining together to produce a stable solid?

  • Digestion
  • Coagulation
  • Nucleation (correct)
  • Adsorption

What is the characteristic size of particles in a colloid?

  • Diameters greater than 10^-4 cm
  • Diameters exactly 10^-4 cm
  • Diameters less than 10^-4 cm (correct)
  • Diameters that vary

How can the particle size of crystalline solids be improved significantly?

<p>Elevating the temperature and minimizing Q, maximizing S, or both (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves a substance being held on the surface of a solid?

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

How can coagulation of a colloidal suspension be achieved effectively?

<p>Heating with stirring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle behind gravimetric methods of analysis?

<p>Measurement of mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes precipitation methods in gravimetric analysis?

<p>The precipitate is weighed after suitable heat treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of volatilization methods in gravimetric analysis?

<p>To volatilize the analyte at a suitable temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of an ideal precipitating reagent?

<p>Low solubility, easily filtrated, and unreactive with atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a precipitating reagent to be unreactive with constituents of the atmosphere?

<p>To avoid sample contamination during analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volatile product in volatilization methods in gravimetric analysis?

<p>It is collected and weighed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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