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RP1: Making Salts

Preparation of a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt from an insoluble oxide or carbonate

Required PracticalAQAGCSE

🔬 Equipment Required

  • Beaker
  • Bunsen burner, tripod, gauze
  • Evaporating basin
  • Filter funnel and paper
  • Glass rod
  • Measuring cylinder
  • Dilute acid (HCl or H₂SO₄)
  • Metal oxide or carbonate
  • Spatula

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Wear safety goggles throughout
  • Acids are corrosive - handle carefully
  • Take care with hot apparatus
  • Wash hands after handling chemicals

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RP1: Making Salts is a required practical for AQA GCSE Chemistry. This practical preparation of a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt from an insoluble oxide or carbonate

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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