Chemical Analysis of Preparing a Solution of Sodium Chloride

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Chemical Analysis of Preparing a Solution of Sodium Chloride

One of the most common practices in the laboratory is accurately to

prepare chemical solutions in the laboratory.

I was given the task to prepare a one mole solution of sodium chloride

for a precipitate experiment.

The solution must be at a high level of accuracy to make sure the

experiment works next week.

Safety Points

Sodium Chloride

· Wear safety goggles

· Do not eat

· Use smallest amounts possible on a watch glass to prevent

contamination of the bottle

· Test for sodium last as the nichrome wire is difficult to clean

afterwards

· Wear suitable protective clothing

If splashed in eyes:

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with cold water and

seek medical advice

If spilt on floor:

Scoop up and clean surface

If spilt on skin or clothing:

Wash off

Hazard sign reads:

Irritating

Method and Materials

1. Using a set of scales I weighed out 14.625 grams of sodium chloride

on a piece of filter paper

2. I then transferred the sodium chloride in to a 250ml beaker.

3. I then rinse the filter paper with distilled water to make sure

that all the sodium chloride was in the beaker by collecting the

washings.

4. I then added some distilled water and stirred with a glass rod

until the solution was not saturated

5. I then transferred the solution into a 250cm³ volumetric flask.

6. I then rinsed out the beaker and glass rod into the flask to make

sure there was no sodium chloride left in the beaker or on the glass

rod.

7. I then used the distilled water to top up the volumetric flask

until the bottom of the curve of the solution was level with the line.

I then took some bodies opinion on whether or not the water was at

the right level.

I found the weight of 14.

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