Experiment for Empirical Formula

A. To Determine the Empirical Formula of Magnesium Oxide

1. Set-up of apparatus

2. Steps:

3. Equation: _____________________________________________
4. Precaution Steps
a. The lid is lifted at intervals
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b. The lid is closed immediately after it is lifted
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5. Complete the following table by stating the observations and related inferences in the
experiment.
Observation Inference
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6. How do we ensure all the magnesium has been reacted?

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7. When do we stop the heating?

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8. Calculation:
Mass of crucible + lid = 24.0g
Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium = 26.4g
Mass of crucible + lid + magnesium oxide = 28.0g

B. To Determine the Empirical Formula of Copper Oxide

1. Set-up of apparatus

2. Steps:

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3. Equation: _____________________________________________

4. Precaution Steps
a. Hydrogen gas must be allowed to _____________________ the combustion tube for a
few minutes before copper oxide is heated to
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b. A continuous stream of _______________ gas is allowed to pass through the tube to
ensure ___________________________________________________.
c. The hot copper metal is allowed to cool in a stream of ____________ gas to ensure that
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d. The heating, cooling and weighing process is _____________ until a _____________
mass is obtained, to ensure that all the copper oxide has been _____________.
5. a. How do we prepare hydrogen gas?
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b. Write an equation for the preparation of hydrogen gas?

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c. Name a chemical used to dry hydrogen gas?

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6. Calculation:
Mass of combustion tube + porcelain dish = 54.31g
Mass of combustion tube + porcelain dish + copper oxide = 62.32g
Mass of combustion tube + porcelain dish + copper = 60.71g

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