Experiment 5 – Introduction to Separation Techniques II

Objectives 1. To learn about solutions, the concept of solubility and precipitation 2. To learn the centrifuge technique 3. To learn how to separate Pb2+ and Ag+ ions from solutions

DUE: Prelab for Experiment 5 due today by 11:59 pm

Submit prelab questions for Experiment 5

TUTORIAL – Lab: Experiment 5 Practice Questions

Question 1: Phosphate ions can be removed from wastewater in sewage treatment by precipitation with aluminum (III) cations. Write the formula of the precipitate formed.

Answer to Question 1: Aluminum forms Al3+ ions. Phosphate ions: PO43-

Chemical formula formed from these ions is AlPO4

Review Unit 4 section 4.1 (http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/courses/wpmu/chem0011/unit-4/)

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Experiment 4 – Introduction to Separation Techniques I

Objectives 1. To learn the gravity filtration technique 2. To learn the suction filtration technique 3. To learn about solvent extraction

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