Experiment 4: Preparation of Solutions from Solids
Objective: To prepare solutions from solids
Chemicals
KNO3, H2O
Materials and Equipment:
Beam balance, Volumetric flask, Plastic Bottle, Dropper, Beaker (100ml), stirrer
Procedure
Calculate the number of grams required to make 100 ml of 0.5M solution of KNO3.
Weigh the required amount of KNO3 and then transfer to the beaker quickly.
Pour 20 –30 ml of H2O to the beaker.
Swirl and mix the mixtures until KNO3 is completely dissolved.
Add distilled H2O until the final volume becomes 100 ml.
Place the prepared solution in the bottle.
Place label on the bottle containing the solution (name, date, chemical, and molarity).
Rinse and return the equipment.
Experiment 5: Preparation of Solution from Liquids
Objective: To prepare solutions from concentrated Liquids
Chemicals and Reagents
Conc HCl, distilled water
Apparatus
Pipette, burette, volumetric flask, water ice bath, beaker, stirrer, cylinder, metal stand and clamp.
If starting with a solution or liquid reagent:
When diluting more concentrated solutions, decide what volume (V2) and molarity (M2)
the final solution should be. Volume can be expressed in liters or milliliters.
Determine molarity (M1) of starting, more concentrated solution.
Calculate volume of starting solution (V1) required using equation below. Note: V1 must
be in the same units as V2.
M1V1 = M2V2
Example: Prepare 100 mL of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid from concentrated (11 M) hydrochloric
acid.
M1V1 = M2V2
Add 8.26 mL of concentrated HCl to about 50 ml of distilled water, stir, then add water
up to 100 ml.
Transfer the made solution into the designated bottle.
Affix a label to the bottle holding the solution. This label should clearly state the
solution's name, the date it was prepared, the chemical it contains, and its molarity.
Clean the equipment that was used and put it back in its proper place.