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Properties of Acids
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IGCSE COURSEWORK APRIL 2006 C2 & C3 Properties of Acids Practical AIM: The purpose of this practical experiment is to investigate the various properties of acids and their reactions with metals and other compounds. APPARATUS: Equipment: Test tubes, test tube rack, beakers, pipettes, a Bunsen burner, tile, tripod, gauze, evaporating dish, lab coat, safety glasses. Acids: Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Ionic Compounds: Barium Chloride, Sodium Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate, Copper (II) Oxide, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium Indicators: Limewater, Universal Indicator, Blue Litmus Paper METHOD: This experiment was conducted in four parts as follows: 1. Using four acids: sulphuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and ethanoic acid. Pour approximately 50cm³ of each acid into a beaker and set to one side. 2. Into each of four test tubes, place one spatula of sodium carbonate. Into four other test tubes, pour limewater and arrange the glass tubing as shown in diagram...
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