Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
The Determination of a Chemical Formula
Experiment #1 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Determine the water of hydration in a copper chloride hydrate sample.
- Conduct a reaction between a solution of copper chloride and solid aluminum.
- Use the results of the reaction to determine the mass and moles of Cu and Cl in the reaction.
- Calculate the empirical formula of the copper chloride compound.
The Determination of the Percent Water in a Compound
Experiment #2 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Carefully heat a measured sample of a hygroscopic ionic compound.
- Determine the water of hydration of the compound.
- Complete the chemical formula of the compound.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Prescribed Practicals
- Topic
- 1.2 The mole concept
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