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Define Eutectic Point
Define Eutectic Point
list 3 applications that utilize melting point measurements
list 3 applications that utilize melting point measurements
explain why it is important to calibrate the thermometer and melting point apparatus
explain why it is important to calibrate the thermometer and melting point apparatus
explain why a small molecule like sodium chloride melts at 801 degrees celsius, but glucose melts at 146 degrees celsius
explain why a small molecule like sodium chloride melts at 801 degrees celsius, but glucose melts at 146 degrees celsius
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how can you tell if a compound is pure from its melting point
how can you tell if a compound is pure from its melting point
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explain the oiling out phenomenon during recrystallization. Why does it happen
explain the oiling out phenomenon during recrystallization. Why does it happen
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what is petroleum ether
what is petroleum ether
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is there any danger in using two boiling chips?
is there any danger in using two boiling chips?
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why is it sometimes necessary to filter the solution during recrystallization
why is it sometimes necessary to filter the solution during recrystallization
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is boiling the recrystallization solution for a long time necessary? Does it affect the outcome?
is boiling the recrystallization solution for a long time necessary? Does it affect the outcome?
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define boiling point
define boiling point
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explain why the side arm of the condenser should be placed deep within the receiving vial
explain why the side arm of the condenser should be placed deep within the receiving vial
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explain why your boiling points are higher than in the literature
explain why your boiling points are higher than in the literature
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single most important variable thaT contributes to effective distillation
single most important variable thaT contributes to effective distillation
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explain why during distillation the first few distillates are cloudy
explain why during distillation the first few distillates are cloudy
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calculate the volume of 3M HCL that is needed ti neutralize 2 mL of 0.5 M NaOH
calculate the volume of 3M HCL that is needed ti neutralize 2 mL of 0.5 M NaOH
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explain why using an excess if drying agent is not recommended
explain why using an excess if drying agent is not recommended
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if the density of the organic layer is not known, how can you tell which layer is water and which layer is organic
if the density of the organic layer is not known, how can you tell which layer is water and which layer is organic
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what does the cloudiness indicate, how can you remove it?
what does the cloudiness indicate, how can you remove it?
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list 3 criteria a good solvent should have
list 3 criteria a good solvent should have
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