EC015

Pre-Lab Module

EXPERIMENT 1
DETERMINATION OF THE FORMULA UNIT OF A COMPOUND

Course Learning Outcome:

Solve chemistry related problems by applying basic concepts and principles in physical
chemistry. (C4, PLO4, CTPS3, MQF LO6)

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
i. Define the terms compound, formula unit, empirical formula and molecular formula
ii. Determine the formula unit of a compound
iii. Identify the safety precautions of the experiment

Student Learning Time:

Face-to-face Non face-to-face
1 hour 1 hour

Direction: Read over the lab manual and then answer the following question.

Introduction:

1. Define the term compound.

2. What is a formula unit of a compound?

3. State the difference between empirical formula and molecular formula.

4. The formula unit of a compound can be determined if the composition or the ratio of the
elements in the compound is known. Consider a compound that contains 0.20 mole of
aluminum and 0.30 mole of oxygen. Determine its formula unit.

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Procedure:

1. List the safety cautions in this experiment.

2. The compound should not be heated to the point that it melts. Explain.

3. Why is the compound reheated, cooled and reweighed after the first heating?

4. Construct a table to record the data for the experiment.

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Experiment 1 : Data Analysis

An experiment was conducted to determine the formula unit of magnesium oxide.

The following data was recorded.

Mass of empty crucible + lid = 24.0037 g

Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium strip = 24.3046 g

Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium oxide:

a) after first heating = 24.5278 g

b) after second heating = 24.5097 g

Determine the formula unit of the compound.

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EXPERIMENT 2
ACID-BASE TITRATION - DETERMINATION OF THE CONCENTRATION
OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

Course Learning Outcome:

Solve chemistry related problems by applying basic concepts and principles in physical
chemistry. (C4, PLO4, CTPS3, MQF LO6)

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able:
i. To define molarity and standard solution
ii. To state the use of standard solution
iii. To describe the preparation of a standard solution of oxalic acid
iv. To differentiate between end point and equivalnce point.
v. To explain the precautions required during titration
vi. To calculate the concentration of HCl solution in an acid-base titration

Student-Learning Time:

Face-to-face Non face-to-face

1 hour 1 hour

Direction: Read over the lab manual and then answer the following question.

Introduction
1. Define molarity.

2. What is a standard solution? State the use of a standard solution.

3. What is the difference between end point and equivalence point?

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Procedure
1. State three precautions that must be taken during titration to ensure the accuracy of
results. State a reason for each precaution.

2. Briefly describe how to prepare 250 mL standard solution of hydrated oxalic acid
(C2H2O4.2H2O) with a concentration of 0.25 M.

3. How to determine the end point of the titration?

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Experiment 2 : Data Analysis

A titration of 25.00 mL of an x M HCl solution with 0.15 M NaOH starts at a burette reading
for NaOH of 0.20 mL. The burette reading of the end point is 24.10 mL.
i. What was the volume of NaOH dispensed?

ii. Calculate the number of moles of NaOH dispensed.

iii. Write the balanced equation for the neutralisation reaction.

iv. Calculate the number of moles of HCl present in the acid solution.

v. Determine the value of x.

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