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Experiment No.1
Preparation of copper (I) iodide

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 Note:

Cu+ Copper (I) or Cupprous

Cu2+ Copper (II) or Cuppric

Fe2+ Iron (II) or Ferrous

Fe3+ Iron (III) or Ferric 2

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 Experiment No.1
Preparation of copper (I) iodide

Copper(I) iodide is an inorganic compound with the formula of CuI. It is also known
as cuprous iodide.

Cu/

I/
3

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Electron configurations:
The electron configuration of an atom is the representation of the
arrangement of electrons that are distributed among the orbital
shells and subshells.
Orbitals

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 Properties of copper (I) iodide:

Sensitivity to light and stability of Copper (I) halides

Increase stability of
copper (I) salts

CuI > CuCl > CuF

Can not Prepare

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 Nevertheless, CuI2 initially formed by the combination of Cu2+ with I- in aqueous
solution and decompose to form CuI by the influence of reducing agent Na2S2O3

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 Functions of Na2S2O3:

❖ Act as a reducing agent

❖ Prevent formation of I2, while excess amount of Na2S2O3 may result in the
formation of Cu-S2O3 complexes and excess of Iodide my dissolve the CuI complex
and form soluble CuI complex

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 Procedure:
1- weigh out (1 g) of copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate and dissolve it in (7 ml) of water.

2- A second solution is prepared by placing (1.33 g) of KI in a beaker and then dissolve by (5 ml)
of water with shaking carefully.

3- The second solution is added to the first solution with continuous

rapid stirring. Then (1g) of Na2S2O3.5H2O is added to the mixture
with continuous stirring.

4- the dense white solid is collected by filtration after 15 min, and then washed
with (5ml), portions of water, ethanol and finally with ether. Finally the product
is dried and weighed.
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5- Keep the product and calculate the percentage yield of it.

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 Calculation for the yield

Number of mole of CuI = Number of mole of CuSO4.5H2O

𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝐼 (𝑔) 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4.5𝐻2𝑂(𝑔)
𝑔 = 𝑔
𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝐼 ( ) 𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4.5𝐻2𝑂 ( )
𝑚𝑜𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑙

g
Molecular weight of CuI(mol) 2mol CuI
Theoretical weight = g ∗ 2mol CuSO .5H O ∗ weight of CuSO4.5H2O(g)
Molecular weight of CuSO4.5H2O(mol) 4 2

𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
Percentage yield = ∗ 100 = 𝑋 %
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

(experimental value (observed Value)- true value)

% Error = x 100 10
true value

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 Practical Inorganic Chemistry – Second Stage
Name:

Name of Partner:

Group: (A3)

Sub Group: (SG.1)

Time and Day: 9:00 Tuesday OR Thursday

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Name of Exp.: Preparation of copper (I) iodide

No. of Exp.: (1)

Data:
wt. of Copper(II) Sulfate.Pentahydrate = ?
wt. of Sodium thiosulfate.Pentahydrate = ?
wt. of Potassium Iodide = ?
wt. of Filter paper = ?
wt. of [Filter paper + Product] = ?
wt. of Product = ? 12
Calculation:
The Reaction….

Calculation Steps
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Answer of Questions:
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