(a) If you were provided with anhydrous Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\), spatula and stirrer;

(i) list three other materials you would require to prepare a standard solution of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)

(ii) state what you would observe on adding diluted H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) to a portion of the Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)

 

(b)(i) Describe briefly one chemical test you would perform to distinguish between zinc ions and aluminium ions in solution.

(ii) Mention one laboratory reagent you would use to;

I. produce ammonia from (NH\(_4\))\(_2\)SO\(_4\)

II. differentiate between precipitates of AgCl and Agl

lll. dehydrate ethanol

 

(c) Give the reason for each of the following laboratory practices

(i) Aqueous solutions of FeSO\(_4\) are freshly prepared when required for use.

(ii) The first jar of hydrogen collected during its preparation is discarded