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Lab 1 Separation of The Components in A Mixture

This document describes a student experiment to separate the components of a mixture using physical separation techniques. The mixture contains sodium chloride, naphthalene, and silicon dioxide. Through evaporating the mixture and filtering the solid residues, the student is able to isolate each component. By observing the physical properties of each isolated solid, like crystal formations or residue appearance, the student identifies each separated component. The goal is to separate the mixture into its pure components without chemical reactions.

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Lab 1 Separation of The Components in A Mixture

This document describes a student experiment to separate the components of a mixture using physical separation techniques. The mixture contains sodium chloride, naphthalene, and silicon dioxide. Through evaporating the mixture and filtering the solid residues, the student is able to isolate each component. By observing the physical properties of each isolated solid, like crystal formations or residue appearance, the student identifies each separated component. The goal is to separate the mixture into its pure components without chemical reactions.

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Name: Jade Conie Marie K.

Balbuena Grade & Section: 12 - Galilei


Subject: General Chemistry Date Submitted: September 23, 2022
SEPARATION OF THE COMPONENTS IN A MIXTURE
I. INTRODUCTION
Several components, which retain their identity and characteristic properties, are present in a mixture. No chemical reactions occur
between the components of a mixture. Many of the materials surrounding us are mixtures, such as soil, cement, soft drinks, and
pharmaceuticals. In this experiment, the components of a mixture will be separated from each other. The techniques applied for
this separation does not involve a chemical reaction, so that the isolated components will retain their identity.
II. MATERIALS
1. A mixture containing the following: 4. Funnel
a. Sodium chloride, NaCl 5. Petri Dish Cover
b. Naphthalene 6. Masking tape
c. Silicon dioxide, SiO2 (sand) 7. Evaporating dish
2. Digital balance 8. Filter paper (Table Tissue)
3. Erlenmeyer Flask 9. Alcohol Lamp
III. PROCEDURE
1. Weigh 0.50 to 0.60 g of the mixture on the digital balance.
2. Place the mixture on an evaporating dish and cover it with the pre-weighed watch glass.
3. Seal the sides with masking tape.
4. Place a moist tissue paper over the watch glass, and gently heat the evaporating dish until white vapors are emitted.
5. Cool the setup and carefully remove the watch glass. Describe the solid adhering to the watch glass.
6. Pour 10 ml of distilled water into the mixture remaining in the evaporating dish and stir it carefully.
7. Filter the mixture and collect the filtrate in the pre-weighed beaker. Wash the residual solid in the filter paper with a small amount
of water, combining the washing with the filtrate.
8. Gently heat to evaporate the water in the filtrate.
9. Cool the beaker. Describe the solid remaining in it
10. Dry the filter paper with the sand in an oven at 100°C. Describe the solid remaining in the filter paper.
IV. DATA
1. Record the description of the substances isolated in the experiment. Tabulate your data below:
SALT

DESCRIPTION
Solid adhering to the watch glass There were white remnants of salt
Solid remaining in the flask Small particles of salt were left
Solid remaining in the filter paper Dirt-like substance were left

NAPHTHALENE

DESCRIPTION
Solid adhering to the watch glass Crystal-like particles remained
Solid remaining in the flask Transparent solid substance was found
Solid remaining in the filter paper Solis crystal-like particles were left
SAND

DESCRIPTION
Solid adhering to the watch glass There were remains that looks like stain
Solid remaining in the flask There were brownish stain on the sides and bottom of the
beaker
Solid remaining in the filter paper Sand remained a heterogeneous mixture. Nothing
changed

2. Knowing the substances present in the mixture, identify the isolated solids.
SALT

IDENTITY
Solid adhering to the watch glass
Solid remaining in the flask
Solid remaining in the filter paper

NAPHTHALENE

IDENTITY
Solid adhering to the watch glass
Solid remaining in the flask
Solid remaining in the filter paper

SAND

IDENTITY
Solid adhering to the watch glass
Solid remaining in the flask
Solid remaining in the filter paper

VI. SUMMARY OF THE METHOD AND OBSERVATION

V. CONCLUSION

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