Experiment 2 - Synthesis of an Inorganic Compound

Before you go to lab:

• Review the Antacid Experiment for the quiz.
• New Reading Assignment: pp. 45-51

While in lab:

• Synthesize and purify the inorganic compound. Remember that purity is as important as yield. Record any personal or procedural errors that may result in loss of product.
• Weigh the pure crystals after drying.
• If you aren't able to finish the procedure, you may come back later in the week to dry and weigh your product.
• Save the crystals in your desiccator for spectrophotometric analysis later in the semester.

Calculations and Analysis:

• Calculate the percent yield.
• Be careful when calculating the weight and number of moles for ethylenediamine. Many students have done this incorrectly in the past.

Questions: