Q1. * Estimation of iron in an iron tablet Flashcards
What exactly is being measured in this experiment?
The amount of iron (II) sulfate (FeSO4) in an iron tablet
What does FeSO4 stand for?
Iron (II) sulfate
What is the chemical formula for iron (II) sulfate?
FeSO4
What chemicals are needed for this experiment?
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Potassium permanganate solution (0.01 M approximately)
Sulfuric acid solution (1 M)
Deionised water
What is the first step in the procedure?
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Accurately find the mass of five iron tablets using a clock glass and electronic balance
If in capsule form - empty the contents from five capsules onto a clock glass and find the mass
What should be used to find the mass of the iron tablets?
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A clock glass
An electronic balance
How many iron tablets are needed for this experiment?
Five tablets are needed
What must be done if the iron tablets are in capsule form before measuring?
Empty the contents of five capsules onto a clock glass then measure using an electronic balance
What is the second step in the procedure, the mass of five iron tablets has just been found?
(2)
Grind up the tablets using a pestle and mortar
Add about 5 cm cubed of 1M sulfuric acid to the mortar to make the grinding process easier
What is used to grind up the iron tablets?
A pestle and mortar
What can be added to the mortar to make the grinding process easier?
Approximately 5cm cubed of 1M sulfuric acid
What is the third step in the procedure, the iron tablets have just been ground up with5cm cubed of 1M sulfuric acid?
(2)
Transfer the paste of acid and tablets to a beaker containing about 100 cm cubed of 1M sulfuric acid
Make sure to rinse the mortar and pestle to ensure all traces of the tablets have been transferred to the beaker
What is the paste of acid and tablets transferred to?
A beaker containing about 100cm cubed of 1M sulfuric acid
What molar sulfuric acid is used during this experiment?
1M
When transferring the paste, what must you make sure to remember to do?
Make sure to rinse the mortar and pestle
When transferring the paste, why do you need to make sure to rinse the mortar and pestle?
To ensure all traces of the tablets have been transferred to the beaker
What is the fourth step in the procedure, the paste has been transferred to a beaker of 100cm cubed sulfuric acid?
(2)
Stir to dissolve the paste
The outer coating may not dissolve which may give the solution a cloudy appearance
When stirring the sulfuric acid containing the paste, what may occur?
The solution may become cloudy
Why may the solution of sulfuric acid and the iron tablet paste become cloudy?
As some iron tablets have an outer coating which may not dissolve thus creating a cloudy appearance
Why do some iron tablets have an outer coating?
To reduce the rate at which they dissolve in the stomach which reduces the chance of stomach upset