Results

Part A
Crucible =49.5677g (W1)
Initial weight of crucible + cement = 50.5884g (W2)
Final weight of crucible and sample = 50.5697g (W3)

W 2−W 3
% L.O.I = × 100
W 2−W 1
50.5884−50.5697
= × 100
50.5884−49.5677
= 1.83% (it’s positive because the sample has lost weight after cooling)

Part B
Crucible = 47.6501g

After cooling (Crucible + insoluble residue) = 47.6449

Mass of insoluble residue(B) = 47.6501-47.6449=0.0052 g

Mass of cement(A) = 1.002g

B
% insoluble residue = ×100
A
0.0052
= ×100
1.002
= 0.52 %