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DETERMINATION OF WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION IN FeSO 4•xH2O

INTRODUCTION:
The aim of this experiment is to find the value of x in the hydrated salt, FeSO4•xH2O,
using two methods – gravimetric analysis and a redox titration. The accuracy of the two
methods is to be evaluated at the end of the experiment.

BACKGROUND:
1. Explain why each method can be used to determine the value of x in the hydrated iron(II)
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2. . Predict which of the two methods will be more accurate in determining the value of x in the
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MATERIALS:
List the materials and equipment needed for this experiment.
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RISK ASSESSMENT:
Based on the procedure, identify any hazards associated with the experiment.
State how these hazards can be reduced.

Chemical/Apparatus Hazard Risk Precaution

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PROCEDURE:
Method I – Gravimetric Analysis
1. Weigh a crucible and record the mass.
2. Add between 1.30 g and 1.80 g of the hydrated iron(II) sulfate crystals and record the
new mass.
3. Place the crucible containing the hydrated salt in the oven and heat for 2 – 3 hours.
4. Allow the crucible to cool.
5. Weigh the crucible and its contents.

DATA:
Design tables to collect the data
Method I – Gravimetric Analysis

DISCUSSION:
Questions to guide the discussion and conclusion:
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 What could have caused the value you calculated in each method to differ from the expected value?
 What assumptions did you make in your analysis?
 Which method was better to determine the value of x?
Justify your answer with data.

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EXPERIMENT NUMBER: …………………….. DATE: ……………

DETERMINATION OF WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION IN FeSO 4•xH2O

INTRODUCTION:
The aim of this experiment is to find the value of x in the hydrated salt, FeSO4•xH2O,
using two methods – gravimetric analysis and a redox titration. The accuracy of the two
methods is to be evaluated at the end of the experiment.

BACKGROUND:
1. Write the relevant half-equations for the reaction occurring in the redox titration and
thus the overall equation for the reaction.
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2. Predict which of the two methods will be more accurate in determining the value of x
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RISK ASSESSMENT:
Based on the procedure, identify any hazards associated with the experiment.
State how these hazards can be reduced.

Chemical/Apparatus Hazard Risk Precaution

Method II – Redox Titration

1. Pipette 25.0 cm3 of the solution of iron(II) sulphate into a conical flask and add
approximately 20.0 cm3 of the 1 mol dm-3 H2SO4(aq) solution provided.
2. Titrate the acidified Fe2+(aq) solution with 0.0100 mol dm-3 potassium permanganate,
KMnO4(aq).
3. Repeat the titration until concordant results are obtained.

DATA:
Design tables to collect the data
Method II – Redox Titration
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ANALYSIS:
 Use your results to calculate the value of x in the hydrated iron(II) sulfate.
 The expected value for x is 7.
 Assess the accuracy of your answer based on the expected value.

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 What could have caused the value you calculated in each method to differ from the expected value?
 What assumptions did you make in your analysis?
 Which method was better to determine the value of x?
Justify your answer with data.

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