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A separation technique using ore halite
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A separation technique using ore halite Chemistry module assignment 1 Introduction Ore halite is a natural source of sodium chloride. Separating the maximum dry mass of pure sodium chloride is the purpose of this investigation. It is assumed that the ore is 78% sodium and that the residue is insoluble in water. Prediction Calculation based: 5.1g of rock salt - 78% of 5.1g is Nacl 78/100 * 5.1g= Xg Nacl, Xg being the predicted value. Main body Apparatus 200m beaker, Bunsen burner, bench mat, evaporation basin, 40ml distilled water, weigh boat, mortar and pestle, tripod, stirring rod, funnel and filter paper. Safety Lab coats and protective glasses were used. Although sodium chloride is a chemical compound it is non-hazardous if used in the correct manner, it is also known as a common salt, table salt or halite. Sodium chloride is the salt most responsible for the salinity of the ocean amongst other things, widely used by humans, consumed in large amounts...
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