Chem 2/5 Post Lab
FS/98Ternary Mixture #375

Name__________________ TA_________________

1). While reviewing your calculations, you realize that your percent recoveries add up to be more than 100%. List the most likely places where errors may have occurred.






2). Use the information to answer the following questions

Soluble In:

Cold WaterHot Water3M HCl3M NaOH
Benzoic Acid NoYes NoYes
Mg(OH)2 NoNoYes No
Na2SO4 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Zn(OH)2 No
No Yes Yes

A). Could you separate the components of a mixture of Mg(OH)2 and Zn(OH)2 by using 3M HCl.




B). Briefly describe how you could separate the components of a mixture of benzoic acid and Na2SO4 and recover the two separate substances.






3). Name two potential hazards associated with this lab.