UNIT 3 SAC EPI ANALYSIS -PART 1 2012

Determination of the iron content (as water soluble iron (II) ions) of a lawn fertiliser by
redox titration
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Write the two half equations for the reactions (Fe 2+ is oxidised to Fe3+, and MnO4- is reduced to
Mn2+) and hence derive the overall equation for the reaction.

1. a. Calculate the number of mole of MnO 4- in the first titre.

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b. Hence calculate the number of mole of Fe2+ in the first fertiliser sample and so find the mass
of Fe2+
in the first sample.

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c. Calculate the percentage of Fe2+ by mass in the first sample.
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2. a.Repeat the above calculations for the two other samples
Sample 2

Sample 3

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b. Find the average percentage (by mass) of Fe 2+ in the three samples

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3. Compare your result with the manufacturers specification. Give reasons for any discrepancy
(difference) between your result and the manufacturer.
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4. a. Why is no indicator used in this titration?
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b. KMnO4 is not a primary standard. What does this mean?
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c. Why is 3 mL of acid added?
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5. What assumptions does this analysis make about the other components in the fertiliser?
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