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PSYC SCI1 Lab: General and Inorganic Chemistry

Laboratory Manual

Group No. 4 Date Performed : Jan 21, 2023

Chemistry Laboratory 101B Instructor’s Initials :DR.TM
Members Present:
1.Bangcong, Ian Jefferson
2. Jambre, Ester Angela
3. Ladjahasan, Zaneesha

Data Sheet Activity

Common Laboratory Techniques 2

Data:

1. mass of watch glass (tare) 44g

mass of watch glass and NaCl 45g
mass NaCl 1g

2. description of the new substance formed

Cloudy White Substance

3. filtration
Powdery White Substance

4. comparison of results of decantation and filtration

Method Decantation Filtration

Results The liquid became clear as the Relies on the difference in

heavier solid settled at the density between the liquid
bottom. and solid, allowing the
heavier solid to settle.

Principle The filtered liquid had a Utilizes a filter paper to

behind powdery white substance, separate solids from
operation
showing that finer particles liquids based on particle
were kept back. size.

5. three (3) precautions from all preceding procedures and reason

Precaution Reason

In heating liquids, never point To avoid the spouting chemical classmate

Natural Sciences Department, College of Science and Information Technology, Ateneo de Zamboanga
University, Zamboanga City, Philippines.
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PSYC SCI1 Lab: General and Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory Manual

the tube towards anyone.

Always be cautious when avoid accidents and getting burnt

heating solid and liquid
chemicals.

Careful Handling Handle substances and equipment to avoid

contamination or spill.

Natural Sciences Department, College of Science and Information Technology, Ateneo de Zamboanga
University, Zamboanga City, Philippines.