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EXPERIMENT NUMBER: …………………….. DATE: ……………

DETERMINATION OF M IN MHCO3

INTRODUCTION:
Your task is to use the standardised hydrochloric acid from the previous experiment to find
the M of MHCO3 and so the identity of M.
BACKGROUND:
What is titrimetric analysis?

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MATERIALS:
List the materials and equipment needed for this experiment.
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RISK ASSESSMENT:
Based on the procedure, identify any hazards associated with the experiment.
State how these hazards can be reduced.

Chemical/Apparatus Hazard Risk Precaution

PROCEDURE:
1) Weigh out accurately between 2.50 and 2.60 g of MHCO 3.
2) Quantitatively transfer the hydrogen carbonate to a 250 cm 3 volumetric flask and make
up to the mark using deionised water.
3) Titrate 25.0 cm 3 of the hydrogen carbonate solution with the hydrochloric acid using
methyl orange indicator.
4) Repeat step 3 until the volume of hydrochloric acid used differs by no more than ± 0.10
cm3.
5) Record your results using appropriate tables.
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DATA:
Design tables to collect the data

ANALYSIS:
1. Calculate the average volume of hydrochloric acid needed to completely react with hydrogen
carbonate solution. (1 mark)

2. How many moles of hydrochloric acid were present in the volume stated in (1)? (1 marks)
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3. Write out a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of HCl(aq) and MHCO3(aq). (2 marks)

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4. Calculate the number of moles of MHCO3 in the pipetted volume. (2 marks)

5. Use the results of your titration to calculate the molar concentration of the MHCO3.
(1 mark)

6. Determine the mass of the MHCO3 that was transferred to the volumetric flask (1 mark).

7. Calculate the mass concentration of the hydrogen carbonate. (1 mark)

8. Using your answers to 5 and 7 calculate the molar mass of MHCO3. ( 1 mark)

9. Determine the RAM of M hence the identity of M. ( 2 marks)

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CONCLUSION: Restate your results

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