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Determining the atomic mass of lithium from method one. After setting up my apparatus, I went on to measure my Lithium metal
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Safety Prior to starting this experiment, I wrote a risk assessment which covered the possible risks and hazards associated with practical and how to avoid them. I know that lithium is highly flammable and reacts vigorously with water to produce lithium hydroxide which is an irritant and can coarse serious damage if it gets into the eyes. Hydrochloric acid is also corrosive and irritant. To avoid these hazards I wore eye protection throughout the experiment. I also wore a lab coat to protect any acid from spilling on my clothes and gloves to protect my hands. Fair test * Lithium is immersed in paraffin therefore I will dry it before weighing to avoid taking a wrong weight which might affect the reliability of my final result. * I will also to set up my apparatus before putting the lithium in to the water and quickly place the bang so as to reduce the...
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