Obtain the correct anhydrate formula from your demonstrator before leaving the lab!
This is the only way you can receive a mark for accuracy!
SAMPLE DATA TABLE (Leave yourself lots of space when you copy this into your notebook!)
Unknown Letter: H24
First Heating Second Heating Third Heating
Wt. of crucible + lid + hydrate 55.7814 g
Wt. of crucible + lid 55.2246 g
Wt. of hydrate 0.9935 g
Wt. of crucible + lid + anhydrate 55.7450 g 55.7436 g
Wt. of crucible + lid 55.2246 g 55.2246 g
Wt. of anhydrate 0.5204 g 0.5190 g
Formula of Anhydrate: CuSO4
Observations:
i.e. colour, clarity, odour, and anything else that relates to sample appearance
Make a separate observation of your starting material before beginning the experiment.
Make a final observation of the product.
Note any appearances, disappearances, or changes in colour, clarity, odour, etc,
as you observe them!