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Identification of Sodium Acetate

1) Sodium acetate was prepared by mixing solutions of lead acetate and sodium carbonate, resulting in a milky precipitate that was filtered and washed. 2) The solution was acidified with acetic acid and heated to evaporate, leaving sodium acetate crystals. 3) Tests on the crystals showed the presence of acetate ions through distinctive smells and a red precipitate formed with ferric chloride.

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Identification of Sodium Acetate

1) Sodium acetate was prepared by mixing solutions of lead acetate and sodium carbonate, resulting in a milky precipitate that was filtered and washed. 2) The solution was acidified with acetic acid and heated to evaporate, leaving sodium acetate crystals. 3) Tests on the crystals showed the presence of acetate ions through distinctive smells and a red precipitate formed with ferric chloride.

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PREPARATION OF SODIUM ACETATE

from mixing, of both the filtrates After, a few minutes of letting the
of lead acetate and solution settle: the solution was
monohydrated sodium decanted separating now the
carbonate. As a result, the translucent liquid from that of the
solution precipitated a milky white substance. Precipitate was
liquid substance, after which it later then washed with distilled water
was settled the suspension of and the washing was also then,
white particles occurred at the added to the decanted liquid
lower portion.

After mixing the washing with that of the


decanted liquid. The solution was
acidified with an ample amount of acetic
acid. Later then, a watch glass with blue
litmus paper was used to test for its
acidity and a result the litmus paper
turned into red, which indicates that
solution is already acidic.

The solution was subjected to


directed heating to evaporate the
solution into 12. 5 mL . After which,
the evaporated solution was set aside
until, to let the formation of crystals
occur. The first yield of crystals were
gathered.

IDENTIFICATION OF SODIUM ACETATE


For the Beilstein’s test of sodium acetate:

1. The solution showed a negative result for the


test.

2. Test for acetate ion:

A. The B. The C. Upon the


solution solution addition of
smelled like had a Ferric chloride
a highly distinct T.S . The
acidic smell of a solution
vinegar. plastic precipitated a
balloon- red substance.
odor.

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