JOHOR MATRICULATION

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY UNIT

PRACTICAL REPORT
CODE AND NAME OF COURSE SK015 – CHEMISTRY 1
SEMESTER 1
COURSE LEARNING CLO 2: Solve problems with analytical and critical thinking
OUTCOMES using chemistry facts and principles. (C4, PLO 2, MQF LOC ii)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

STUDENT’S NAME

PRACTICUM

MATRIC NO.

EXPERIMENT NUMBER &

TITLE
DATE OF EXPERIMENT

LECTURER’S NAME MADAM NOROLHAWA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN

SESSION 2023/2024

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Tittle

Objective 1)

2)

Introduction 1. Define the term compound.

2. What is an empirical formula of a compound?

3. What is a molecular formula of a compound?

4. Thereotically, state the formula unit of zinc chloride.

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Procedure
**written in
passive
sentences

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Results

Notes:
1. Value of (ii) and (iii) must be constant and consistent (the
difference between the values should not be more than 0.02
g).
If not, proceed the heating until the difference not more than 0.02g.

2. The consistent value must be reported to the same number of

decimal places as that shown in the reading on the analytical
balance.

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Calculation
No. Item Mass (g)
1 Mass of empty crucible
2 Mass of crucible + zinc powder
3 Mass of zinc powder
4 Mass of crucible + zinc chloride:
i) First heating
ii) Second heating
iii) Third heating
iv) Fourth heating
v) Fifth heating
5 Mass of zinc chloride
6 Mass of chlorine

Thus, empirical formula is

Element Zinc (Zn) Chlorine (Cl)

Mass (g)

No. of moles
(mol)

Mole ratio

Simplest
ratio

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Discussion 1. How to synthesize zinc chloride?

2. Compare the experimental value and theoretical value.

3. State 2 errors during the experiment.

1)

2) _

4. State 2 precaution steps to overcome the error.

1)

2)

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Answer of
exercise 1. Explain why the content is not weighed while it is still hot.

2. Explain why the crucible needs to be covered during cooling.

3. Write a balanced equation for the reaction between zinc and

hydrochloric acid.

Conclusion
1.

2.