Titration - standardisation of potassium manganate using ammionium iron sulphate crystalline solution. Flashcards
What is the equation for ammonium iron (II) sulphate?
(NH₄)₂SO₄FeSO₄.6H₂0
Is ammonium iron (II) sulphate a primary or a secondary standard?
Primary
Why is it necessary that ammonium iron (II) sulphate is a primary standard?
So it can be used to standardise potassium manganate (VII).
What is first done to the ammonium iron (II) sulphate?
Pipetted into the conical flask
Is Fe(+2) easily oxidised to Fe(+3)?
Yes
What is Fe(+2) oxidised to?
Fe(+3)
How is Fe(+2) oxidised to Fe(+3)?
By atmospheric oxygen
Why is ammonium iron (II) sulphate used?
To prevent the Fe(+2) from being oxidised by atmospheric oxygen to Fe(+3).
Why can ammonium iron (II) sulphate prevent Fe(+2) from being oxidised by atmospheric oxygen to Fe(+3)?
As it is quite stable in air.
Does ammonium iron (II) sulphate have a high or low molecular mass?
High
What does ammonium iron (II) sulphate’s high molecular mass ensure?
Ensures accuracy when weighing.
What is added to the volumetric flask when making up ammonium iron (II) sulphate?
Sulphuric acid.
Why is sulphuric acid added to the volumetric flask when making up the ammonium iron (II) sulphate?
To prevent aerial oxidation of Fe(+2) to Fe(+3).
What is reduced during the titration?
Potassium manganate (VII)
What is the equation for potassium manganate (VII)?
KMnO₄
What is the oxidising agent?
Potassium manganate (VII)
Is potassium manganate a primary or secondary standard?
Secondary
Why is potassium manganate (VII) a secondary standard?
As it decomposes in strong sunlight and is also easily reduced.
Does potassium manganate (VII) dissolve easily in water?
Yes
What colour is potassium manganate (VII)?
Deep purple