CHM1052 CHEMISTRY: EXERCISE 2 PROFORMA

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Exercise 2: SEPARATION OF AN ORGANIC MIXTURE VIA SOLVENT EXTRACTION
AIM:
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METHOD: (Summarise the method using a flow chart fill in boxes with structures):
O

O
H2N
OH

OC2H5

benzoic acid

ethyl-p-aminobenzoate

naphthalene

1. Dissolve in
2. Add
ethereal layer

Add
ethereal layer

aqueous layer

?
aqueous layer

1. Add
2. Add

Add

?
?

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ANSWER PRE-LAB QUESTIONS ONLINE!!!

RESULTS:
Weight of solid mixture:

___________________ g

Naphthalene Recovery:
Weight of dry watchglass:

___________________ g

Weight of watchglass + solid

___________________ g

Weight of naphthalene solid

___________________ g

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% yield of naphthalene recovery. (Show your calculations)

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Benzoic Acid Recovery:
Weight of dry watchglass:

___________________ g

Weight of watchglass + solid

___________________ g

Weight of benzoic acid solid

___________________ g

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% yield of benzoic acid recovery. (Show your calculations)

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Ethyl-p-acetamidobenzoate Recovery:
Weight of dry watchglass:
___________________ g
Weight of watchglass + solid

___________________ g

Weight of amido solid

___________________ g

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Determine the mass of the amine in the original mixture:

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% yield of amine recovery. (Show your calculations)

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Quality of results and calculations:

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Characterisation
What technique/s and method/s did you use to characterise your three separated
compounds? Provide details below:

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What information did you determine about the three compounds? Were your extracted
compounds pure? How did they compare to the original mixture? How did you prove that
you had extracted each individual compound?

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QUESTIONS
Q1. The method instructs you to add a small amount of Na 2 SO 4 to the ethereal solution
containing your neutral compound. Why is this step important?

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Q2. What is the function of the sodium acetate added to the amine sample, prior to
addition of the acetic anhydride?

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Q3. What was the purpose of adding the hydrochloric acid to the carboxylic acid solution?

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Q4. What is the role of the boiling chips?

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DISCUSSION:

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CONCLUSION:

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TOTAL SCORE ________/20

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MARKING SCHEME
Dont risk being penalized for poor housekeeping:
Cleaning the glassware you use and placing it back into your locker or wherever you
obtained it from.
Cleaning up all workspaces including your bench, the side benches and the fume cupboard
Prelab
Aim
1 mark
Method
Complete the flow chart before commencing the experiment.
3 marks
Results
Results and Calculations
5.5 marks
Quality of results
1 mark
Characterisation
2.5 marks
Questions
Q1 -4:
3 marks
Discussion
Discuss results, any errors, and improvements for the exercise
3 marks
Conclusion
Finish your report with a short concluding statement.
1 mark
Total
20 marks
Penalties
Arriving to lab after 10:05 AM / 2:05 PM
- 1 mark
Arriving to class without proforma
- 2 marks
Poor Attitude
- 2 marks
- 2 marks
Poor Housekeeping (Please ensure your glassware and benchtop
are clean before leaving)