Question 1 Report
TEST OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION
(a) In the laboratory preparation of crystals of CuSO\(_4\), a green powder Q was added to dilute H\(_2\)SO\(_4\), and stirred. Effervescence occurred and a gas R was given off which turned lime water milky. Excess Q was removed from the mixture. The solution of Cu\(_2\)SO\(_4\) was concentrated to half its original volume and allowed to stand.
(i) What is substance Q?
(ii) Name gas R
(ii) Why was excess Q used?
(iv) How would you know that the reaction is complete?
(v) What method was used to remove excess Q? (vi) Why was the solution of CusO\(_4\) not heated to dryness?
(b) Name the reagent(s) used for testing each of the following substances in the laboratory: (i) Water; (i) Primary alkanol.