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Water of Crystallization Lab Upper 6

The document outlines a laboratory experiment aimed at determining the number of moles of water of crystallization in hydrated copper (II) sulfate (CuSO4.xH2O) through gravimetric analysis by heating. It details the apparatus, method, and results, including mass measurements before and after heating. The experiment also includes calculations and discussions on moles of anhydrous CuSO4 and water driven out, along with a balanced chemical equation.

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Water of Crystallization Lab Upper 6

The document outlines a laboratory experiment aimed at determining the number of moles of water of crystallization in hydrated copper (II) sulfate (CuSO4.xH2O) through gravimetric analysis by heating. It details the apparatus, method, and results, including mass measurements before and after heating. The experiment also includes calculations and discussions on moles of anhydrous CuSO4 and water driven out, along with a balanced chemical equation.

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Upper 6 CAPE Chemistry

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________

LAB # 10

TITLE: GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS-VOLATILIZATION

AIM: To determine the number of moles of water of crystallization in hydrated CuSO4.xH2O

THEORY:
Hydrated salts contain water of crystallization which can be removed by heating. The hydrated
salt is heated and weighed repeatedly until a constant mass is obtained. This loss in mass of the
salt can then be used to calculate the number of moles of water of crystallization.

APPARATUS AND MATERIAL:


1. Hydrated copper (II) sulphate CuSO4.xH2O
2. Hard glass test tube and holder
3. Balance
4. Bunsen burner

METHOD:
1. Weigh an empty hard glass test tube and record the value.
2. Place 5 g of hydrated copper (II) sulphate into the test tube and reweigh. Record this value.
3. Heat the test tube gently initially and then more strongly to remove any water that is present until
the salt decomposes or you see an emittance of white fumes.
4. Cool the test tube and then reweigh the test tube. Record this value.
5.Repeat the heating, cooling and weighing process until a constant mass is obtained.

RESULTS:

TABLE 1: MASS OF HYDRATED COPPER (II) SULPHATE (g)

Mass of test tube and hydrated copper (II) 15.53


sulphate

Mass of empty test tube 10.52

Mass of hydrated copper (II) sulphate


Upper 6 CAPE Chemistry

TABLE 2: MASS OF HYDRATED COPPER (II) SULPHATE AFTER HEATING (g)

Mass of test tube and hydrated copper (II) sulphate after successive heating and 1 15.53
cooling 2 15.11
3 14.54
4 14.01
5 13.83
6 13.72
7 13.72
8 13.72
Mass of empty test tube 10.52
Mass of hydrated copper (II) sulphate after heating

DISCUSSION:
1. Calculate the number of moles of anhydrous CuSO4 in the sample
2. Determine the mass of water driven out of the sample
3. Calculate the number of moles of water driven out from the sample
4. Determine the number of moles of water of crystallization in one mole of hydrated CuSO4
5.Write a balanced equation for the formation of anhydrous copper (II) sulphate from
hydrated copper (II) sulphate

SOURCE OF ERROR:

PRECAUTION:

LIMITATION:

CONCLUSION:

REFLECTION:

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