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RP10: Preparation of Organic Solid (Aspirin)

Prepare and purify an organic solid, determine its melting point, and assess purity

Required PracticalAQAA-Level

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid)
  • Ethanoic anhydride
  • Conical flask
  • Water bath
  • Ice bath
  • Buchner funnel and flask
  • Filter paper
  • Melting point apparatus
  • Balance

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Wear safety glasses
  • Ethanoic anhydride is corrosive and lachrymatory
  • Work in fume cupboard
  • Phosphoric acid catalyst is corrosive
  • Aspirin produced is for analysis only - do not ingest

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About RP10: Preparation of Organic Solid (Aspirin)

RP10: Preparation of Organic Solid (Aspirin) is a required practical for AQA A-Level Chemistry. This practical prepare and purify an organic solid, determine its melting point, and assess purity

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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