Experiment 2: An Introduction to Qualitative Analysis Flashcards
1
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Purpose of Experiment 2
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Use of qualitative analysis to identify certain compounds or ions present (doesn’t matter how much is in the solution)
2
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Safety Precautions
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Silver Nitrate will stain your skin
Wash affected areas if come in contact
3
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Procedure: Testing the known ions
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Add compound, DI water if solid, and indicator to show if ion is present or not
4
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How might using tap water in place of deionized water affect the outcome of your qualitative analysis?
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Tap water might introduce other atoms that could interact with the reaction causing other reactions to occur
5
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Decomposition of carbonic acid
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H2CO3 —-> CO2 +H20
