CLUSTER EXAMINATIONS

CONFIDENTIAL TO SCHOOLS - CHEMISTRY

In addition to the fittings and other apparatus found in the laboratory, each candidate should be
provided with.

1. About 100cm3 of solution A

2. About 100cm3 of solution B
3. Burette (0 - 50ml)
4. 50ml measuring cylinder
5. 100ml plastic beaker
6. -10 - 110oC thermometer
7. 10 ml of solution C
8. Universal indicator paper
9. PH chart
10. 500ml distilled water in a wash bottle.
11. Six dry test tubes
12. Test tube rack
13. Watch glass
14. 0.2g of sodium hydrogen carbonate
15. 10ml of liquid D
16. Test tube holder
17. Clock
ACCESS TO:
1. 2M Nitric (V) acid
2. 0.5M lead (II) nitrate
3. 0.5M Barium nitrate
4. 2M aqueous ammonia solution
5. Source of heat
6. Acidified Potassium dichromate (VI) solution

Preparation of solutions.

1. Solution A is prepared by diluting 176.8cm3 of hydrochloric acid whose specific density is

1.18g/cm3 and 35% purity to 1 litre of solution.
2. Solution B is prepared by dissolving 80g of sodium hydroxide in enough water and the diluting
to one litre.
3. Solution C is prepared by dissolving solid C in a given water and diluting it to make one litre
solution.
4. Liquid D is absolute ethanol.

N/B Solid C will be provided by the council.