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CP7: Analysis of Unknowns

Analysis of inorganic and organic unknowns using qualitative tests

Required PracticalEdexcelA-Level

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • Test tubes and rack
  • Bunsen burner
  • Nichrome wire
  • Dilute sodium hydroxide
  • Dilute ammonia
  • Dilute acids (HCl, HNOโ‚ƒ, Hโ‚‚SOโ‚„)
  • Silver nitrate solution
  • Barium chloride solution
  • 2,4-DNP reagent
  • Tollens' reagent

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Wear safety glasses
  • Barium chloride is toxic
  • Ammonia is irritant - use in fume cupboard
  • Tollens' reagent must be freshly prepared
  • 2,4-DNP can be explosive when dry
  • Silver nitrate stains skin

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CP7: Analysis of Unknowns is a required practical for Edexcel A-Level Chemistry. This practical analysis of inorganic and organic unknowns using qualitative tests

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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