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PAG 7: Qualitative Tests

Carry out qualitative tests on organic and inorganic unknowns

Required PracticalOCRA-Level

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • Test tubes and rack
  • Bunsen burner
  • Nichrome wire (flame tests)
  • Dilute NaOH, ammonia, HCl, HNOโ‚ƒ, Hโ‚‚SOโ‚„
  • Silver nitrate solution
  • Barium chloride/nitrate solution
  • Bromine water
  • 2,4-DNP reagent
  • Tollens'/Fehling's reagent
  • Litmus/pH paper

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Wear safety glasses
  • Barium compounds are toxic
  • Bromine water is corrosive and toxic
  • Ammonia is irritant - use in fume cupboard
  • Tollens' reagent should be freshly made and disposed of immediately
  • 2,4-DNP can be explosive when dry

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About PAG 7: Qualitative Tests

PAG 7: Qualitative Tests is a required practical for OCR A-Level Chemistry. This practical carry out qualitative tests on organic and inorganic unknowns

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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