TEST OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions, for observations precisely recorded and for accurate inf...

TEST OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION

Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions, for observations precisely recorded and for accurate inferences. All tests, observations, and inferences must be clearly entered in your answer book, in ink, at the i.itne time they are made.

C is a sample of copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) crystals. Carry out the following exercises on C. Record your observations and identify any gases evolved. State the conclusion you draw from the result of each test.

(a) Put half of C in a test tube and heat strongly

(b) Make solution of about 10 cm\(^{-3}\) with the sécond half of C and divide it into three portions

(i) To the first portion, add Sodium hydroxide solution in drops and then in excess. Heat the mixture

(ii) To the second portion, add aqueous ammonia in drops and then in excess followed by few drops of moderately concentrated HCI.

(iii) To the third portion, add all the zinc dust provided and stir thoroughly until there is a visible change.