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Lab Y: Gravimetric Analysis for Chloride Ion Erika Johnson Hans Davina Chemistry 112 - Section L07 October 2nd, 2003 Introduction: The purpose of this lab is to determine the mass and percentage of the chloride ion in a given solution. A precipitate is formed when any solution that contains the chloride ion is mixed with silver nitrate. The precipitate is silver chloride. The weight of chloride in the solution can de determined by weighing this precipitate and calculating the percentage of chloride present in silver chloride. The percentage weight of chloride in the sample can be determined if the weight of the chloride salt is known. Silver Chloride (AgCl) is a chemical compound. It is a white, cubic solid. Silver chloride is almost insoluble in water and it decomposes into atomic chlorine and metallic silver. Nitric Acid (HNO3) is a strong acid and a powerful oxidizing agent. It has the ability to nitrate many organic compounds. Acetone, or...

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