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U4-2 - General Practical Techniques

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Total cards: 12•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

1. Why is collection over water unsuitable for gases like sulfur dioxide?

Back (Answer)

Sulfur dioxide is soluble in water use gas syringe instead

#2
Front (Question)

Steps for weighing by tare: 1. Tare balance with container 2. ____________________

Back (Answer)

Steps for weighing by tare: 1. Tare balance with container 2. Add mass needed to container

#3
Front (Question)

Steps for weighing by tare: 1. ________________ 2. Add mass needed to container

Back (Answer)

Steps for weighing by tare: 1. Tare balance with container 2. Add mass needed to container

#4
Front (Question)

What is X?

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Back (Answer)

Residue This is the solid remaining in the filter paper

#5
Front (Question)

What is Y?

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Back (Answer)

Filtrate This is the liquid remaining after solid has been separated

#6
Front (Question)

Would this be acceptable in a diagram if the substance being heated is flammable?

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Back (Answer)

No, because it could also represent e.g. a Bunsen burner. Show hot water bath or heating mantle instead

#7
Front (Question)

How can a flammable substance be heated safely?

Back (Answer)

By using a hot water bath, heating mantle or hotplate hot water bath is easiest to draw in a diagram

#8
Front (Question)

Is this a correct condenser setup if the goal is to prevent volatile reactants from escaping?

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Back (Answer)

No, this is set up for separation of liquid mixtures. Correct set up must have condenser attached vertically.

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#9
Front (Question)

Name the apparatus most suitable for measuring small volumes of liquid

Back (Answer)

Pipette volumetric or graduated both OK

#10
Front (Question)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. Weigh + record mass of empty container 2. Weigh + record mass of container + solid 3. ______________

Back (Answer)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. Weigh + record mass of empty container 2. Weigh + record mass of container + solid 3. Subtract mass of container from mass of container + solid

#11
Front (Question)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. ____________ 2. Weigh + record mass of container + solid 3. Subtract mass of container from mass of container + solid

Back (Answer)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. Weigh + record mass of empty container 2. Weigh + record mass of container + solid 3. Subtract mass of container from mass of container + solid

#12
Front (Question)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. Weigh + record mass of empty container 2. ________________ 3. Subtract mass of container from mass of container + solid

Back (Answer)

Steps for weighing by difference: 1. Weigh + record mass of empty container 2. Weigh + record mass of container + solid 3. Subtract mass of container from mass of container + solid