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Module 5: RECRYSTALLIZATION AND SUBLIMATION Flashcards

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  • also known as fractional crystallization
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RECRYSTALLIZATION

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  • involves the dissolution of the solid in an appropriate solvent at an elevated temperature and the subsequent “re-formation of the crystals upon cooling”, so that any impurities remain in solution
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RECRYSTALLIZATION

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  • desired compound should be ____________________________
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+ soluble in the hot solvent
+ insoluble or nearly insoluble in the cold solvent

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RECRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS

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= Selection of an appropriate solvent
= Dissolution of the solid to be purified in the solvent
= Decoloration with activated charcoal
= Filtration of the hot solution to remove insoluble impurities
= Formation of the crystals as it cools
= Isolation of the purified crystals by filtration
= Drying the crystals

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_____________ should either be insoluble in the solvent at all temperatures or must remain at least moderately soluble in the cold solvent

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impurities

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  • “most critical step” in the process: selected to form a product of high purity and in good recovery or yield
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selection of an appropriate solvent

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  • the best solvent will dissolve the solute in hot solution but not in the cold solution); vice versa, it is called a poor solvent
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good solvent

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the boiling point of the solvent should be low enough so that it can readily be removed from the crystals

(True or False)

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True

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  • the solvent should not react chemically with the substance being purified

(True or False)

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True

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  • most ______________ dissolve in hot solvents than in cold ones
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organic compounds

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high degree of microporosity; has large surface area

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activated charcoal

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▪ using excessive amounts may decrease recovery; use “dropwise method”

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too much solvent is used

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too less solvent will not yield crystals

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supersaturated solution

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“removes high molecular weight impurities”, which are often
colored and relatively less soluble

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decolorization with activated charcoal

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  • a ______________ should be used to minimize crystallization in the funnel
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short-stemmed or stemless glass funnel

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  • sometimes the sample is ______________ with small quantity of insoluble impurity that will never dissolve
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contaminated

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  • using ______________ will minimize crystallization on the filter
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fluted filter paper

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  • it is important to filter the solution while hot to prevent _____________ during filtration
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premature crystallization

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reduce the temperature to induce crystal formation; generally the solution should not be disturbed as it cools, since this also leads to production of small crystals

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Cooling

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crystal of the original solid is added to the solution to induce crystallization, which may then be quite rapid

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Seeding

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▪ _____________ the solution will induce bumping of crystals which causes to reformation of more crystals

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Stirring and Agitation

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a glass rod is to rub the inside surface of the crystallization vessel at or just above the air/solution interface; microscopic scratches provide sharp edges where crystals may grow

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Scratching

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  • during cooling and crystallization, the solution should be protected from _________________ by covering the opening with a piece of filter paper, an inverted beaker, or by loosely plugging it with a clean cork
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airborne contaminants

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solution should not be ___________ as it cools

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disturbed

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crystals normally are washed with a small amount of

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pure, cold solvent

13
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crystals easily form at a ___________

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low temperature

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be careful not to use too low temperature as it may form ____________

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small crystals

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  • the solid product is isolated by ____________ using a Büchner or Hirsch funnel and a clean, dry filter flask or by _____________
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  1. vacuum filtration
  2. gravitational filtration
16
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  • removing the last traces of solvent from the crystalline product may be accomplished by _______________
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air or oven drying

16
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percentage recovery formula

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% 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 =
𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑟𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑
——————————————- × 100
𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒

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  • the purity of the crystals is usually assessed using ______________, as the presence of the impurities decreases the melting point of the product
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melting point determination

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___________ is employed to detect any sodium chloride impurity left on the purified crystals (white precipitate or turbid solution indicates presence of NaCl)

AgNO3
(l) + NaCl (aq) → AgCl (s) + NaNO3 (l)

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silver nitrate test

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  • defined as the “direct conversion” of a substance from its “solid phase to its gas phase” without passing through the liquid phase
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SUBLIMATION

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  • this process entirely “relies on the equilibrium” between the solid and gas phases rather than solid and liquid phases
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SUBLIMATION

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SUBLIMATION SET-UP

  • an “outer or lower vessel” is where the ____________ is placed while an “inner or upper vessel” is where the ____________ is formed again
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  1. impure sample
  2. pure solid
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A
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enough “energy builds up” in the
molecules during heating and then escape into gas phase

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SUBLIMATION

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  • the crystals may appear in different forms or habit:
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  • light and feathery crystals
  • round and scaly crystals
  • needle-like crystals
  • blocks of crystal
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SUBLIMATION SET-UP

  • the upper vessel must be cold for the pure solids to form on it
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note!

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  • the crystals, deposit, or material obtained when a substance is heated
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SUBLIMATE

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  • has high vapor pressure, low melting point, and more volatile
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SUBLIMATE

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__________, it also depends on volatility

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PURIFICATION

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  • has low vapor pressure, high melting point, and less or non-volatile
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RESIDUE

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  • the solid particle that remained on the dish
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RESIDUE

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  • “less volatile or non-volatile impurities” remain as a __________, while the sublimate is being formed
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residue

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  • the process of sublimation is very convenient to apply; however, its application is limited since it :cannot be used: for separating compounds that have “similar vapor pressures”
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LIMITATION

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__________ was employed to differentiate the organic substance from the inorganic residue

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barium chloride test

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  • BaCl2 will react with ___________ producing __________, thereby identifying the residue from the sublimate

BaCl2 (l) + Na2SO4 (aq) → BaSO4 (s) + 2 NaCl (aq)

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  1. Na2SO4
  2. white precipitate
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RECRYSTALLIZATION
= BENZOIC ACID
* Appearance:?
* Chemical formula:?
* Molecular Weight:?
* Melting Point:?
* Boiling Point:?
* Use:?
* Synonym:?
* Density:?
* Toxicity:?

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  • Appearance: colorless crystalline solid
  • Chemical formula: C7H6O2 or
    C6H5COOH
  • Molecular Weight: 122.12 g/mol
  • Melting Point: 122-123°C
  • Boiling Point: 249°C
  • Use: antifungal and preservative
  • Synonym: Carboxybenzene, Benzene carboxylic acid
  • Density: 1.32 g/cm3
  • Toxicity: toxic to the lungs & nervous system (prolonged exposure may lead to target organ damage)
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sodium sulfate
amorphous powder
polar
inorganic
3.4 × 10-5 mmHg at
25°C

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RESIDUE

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NaCl was identified if separated through ____________

! the crystals, upon the test must not yield white precipitate to be able to conclude a complete separation

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silver nitrate test

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methylene blue was separated upon filtration after the addition of ____________

! the crystals will remain blue if methylene blue is incompletely separated

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activated charcoal

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SUBLIMATION
= SALICYLIC ACID
* Appearance:?
* Chemical formula:?
* Molecular Weight:?
* Melting Point:?
* Boiling Point:?
* Use:?
* Synonym:?
* Density:?
* Toxicity:?

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  • Appearance: colorless needle-like crystals
  • Chemical formula: C7H6O3
  • Molecular Weight: 138.12 g/mol
  • Melting Point: 158°C
  • Boiling Point: 211°C
  • Use: keratolytic, used to treat acne, seborrhea, corn, calluses and warts
  • Synonym: 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
  • Density: 1.44 g/cm3
  • Vapor pressure: 8.2 × 10-5
    mmHg at 25°C
  • Toxicity: salicylism (through
    ingestion)
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salicylic acid
needle-like crystal
non-polar
organic
8.2 × 10-5 mmHg at
25°C

A

SUBLIMATE

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