Laboratory Report: Gravimetric Analysis

Name: Carlos Jose B. Magcalas SR-Code: 20-52647

Section: Bs Biology - 2103 Date: 11/13/2021

Instructions: Write or illustrate all the answers in a separate sheet. Then combine the
Questionnaire to your answer sheet into 1 file only when uploading.

Questions:

1. Explain what Gravimetric Analysis is. (2)

2. Explain what precipitation is. (2)

3. Explain what volatilization is. (2)

Activities:

1. Arrange the steps for gravimetric analysis in correct order from start to finish to be
used as procedure. Rewrite the steps and label them Number 1 – 7. (7)

- (6) Wash the precipitate

- (3) Add the precipitating reagent in excess
- (2) Dissolve the sample
- (4) Coagulate the precipitate often by heating
- (7) Dry and weigh to constant weight
- (5) Filtration and separate precipitate
- (1) Dry and weigh the sample

2. Name and Draw 5 apparatus used in Gravimetric Analysis. (15)

1. 2.

Beaker Funnel
3. 4.

Filter Paper
Graduated Cylinder

5.

Analytical Balance
Solving:

1. In a 275 grams of bleach solution. Determine the mass of NaOCl with 8.12% percentage by

mass. (2)

2. What is the percent by mass of 8 grams of caustic soda dissolved in 105 grams of water? (2)
3. Mixture is prepared by dissolving 12 grams of salt in 70 grams of water. Find the percentage of

mass of each component in the mixture. (3)