12 – Determining the Percentage of Elemental Iron in an Iron Tablet (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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Analysis method for iron tablet content
Analysis method for iron tablet content
Volumetric analysis (titration)
Titrant used for iron tablet analysis
Titrant used for iron tablet analysis
Standardised potassium permanganate ()
Reaction type in iron tablet titration
Reaction type in iron tablet titration
Redox reaction
Role of in the titration
Role of in the titration
Oxidising agent
Why standardise immediately before use
Why standardise immediately before use
Decomposes when exposed to light and heat
Dual role of in this experiment
Dual role of in this experiment
Both titrant and indicator
Endpoint colour in iron titration
Endpoint colour in iron titration
Faint permanent pink
Why grind iron tablets before dissolving
Why grind iron tablets before dissolving
Increase surface area for faster dissolution
Number of iron tablets used in experiment
Number of iron tablets used in experiment
Five tablets
Times to invert volumetric flask for mixing
Times to invert volumetric flask for mixing
Approximately 20 times
Number of titrations performed
Number of titrations performed
One rough and two accurate titrations
Cause of cloudiness in tablet solution
Cause of cloudiness in tablet solution
Outer coating that doesn't dissolve easily
Purpose of tablet outer coating
Purpose of tablet outer coating
Slow dissolution in stomach to reduce upset
Which titrations used to calculate average
Which titrations used to calculate average
Two accurate titrations only
