The Laboratory Challenge

Lab Challenge 1

Modified GCE `O' Level Chemistry Practical

Observe the following demo experiment on Solution R. Record your observations in the table given. You should identify and name any gas evolved.

Solution R
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Observations
1) Put a portion of sample of R into a boiling tube and warm gently.

1)
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2a) To a portion of R, add dilute hydrochloric acid until a change is seen

b) Add excess hydrochloric acid to the the mixture from (a).

2a)
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2b)
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3) To a portion of R, add an equal volume of aqueous barium nitrate. Divide the mixture into two parts.

a) Note the appearance of the first part after a few minutes.

b) To the second part add dilute nitric acid.

3a)
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3b)
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4a) To a portion of R, add an equal volume of water and then aqueous silver nitrate.

4b) add dilute nitric acid to the mixture from (a).

4a)
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5a) To a portion of R, add an equal volume of aqueous potassium iodide.

5b) Add dilute hydrochloric acid to the mixture from (a) until it is just acidic. Allow it to stand for a few minutes.

5c) Add aqueous sodium thiosulphate to the mixture from (b).

5a)
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5b)
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5c)
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Conclusions

Suggest two ions which may be present in solution R, giving your reasons.

First ion:

Reason:

Second ion:

Reason:

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