Core Practical 9A: Following the rate of the iodine–propanone

reaction by a titrimetric method

Objectives Safety
 To determine the rate of a reaction ● WARNING! The product from the reaction,
using a continuous monitoring iodopropanone, is a lachrymator (strongly irritant
method. to the eyes). The reaction mixture should be
poured down a fume cupboard sink with plenty of
 To determine the order of reaction
running water immediately once each
with respect to a substance using a
concentration–time graph. measurement is complete.
● Perform a risk assessment using up-to-date
information before this practical is carried out.
● Wear eye protection.
● Sodium thiosulfate releases sulfur dioxide in this
reaction and propanone is flammable. Ensure that
the room is well-ventilated.
● Avoid skin contact with the reactants and
products.
● Do not run this practical for more than 12 minutes
in total.
Equipment per student/group Notes on equipment
−3
Propanone is an irritant and highly flammable –
3
50 cm of 1.0 mol dm aqueous
propanone solution prepare in a well-ventilated room.
3 −3
50 cm of 1.0 mol dm sulfuric acid Irritant
If made from fresh using concentrated sulfuric acid,
remember that concentrated sulfuric acid is corrosive
and oxidising.
3 −3
50 cm of 0.02 mol dm iodine solution Low hazard
−3
(in 0.2 mol dm potassium iodide solution)
−3
0.01 mol dm sodium thiosulfate(VI) Low hazard
solution
3
20 cm of 1% starch solution/indicator Prepare the solution in boiling water, on the day of the
experiment.
sodium hydrogencarbonate
100 cm beaker
3

conical flasks
3
10 cm graduated pipettes
pipette filler
spatula
stop clock

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