Title: Acids, Bases and Salts

Aim: To prepare a sample of Magnesium Sulphate

Apparatus/Materials: Small beaker
filter funnel
spatulas
filter paper
evaporating dish
stirring rod
sulphuric acid
magnesium turnings
measuring cylinder
Diagram:

Procedure: 1. Measure 20 cm3 of 2 mol/dm3 sulphuric acid and place into a small beaker.
2. Add magnesium bit by bit until in excess (when the effervescence stops)
3. Filter the mixture
4. Heat the filtrate gently to evaporate off some of the solution until crystals start
forming around the edges.
5. Allow the partially evaporated solution to crystallize slowly.
Results:

Discussion: Include in your discussion the following- how salts are formed
- Type of salt MgSO4 is (soluble and
insoluble)
- Equation for the reaction
- Interpretation of data

Conclusion:
Reflections:

Skills assessed for this lab: M&M

Mark scheme: measuring cylinder flat on surface 1
Reading at eye level 1
Reading at the bottom of meniscus 1
Correctly lighting Bunsen burner: closing air hole 1
Striking match 1
Turning on gas 1
Lighting Bunsen 1
Opening air hole 1
Adjusting gas 1
Carefully heating contents of evaporating dish 1
Total 10 mks