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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