IB1 Chemistry Practical #8 ANALYSIS OF ASPIRIN TABLETS For a long time the bark of the willow tree (salix alba) was used as a traditional medicine to relieve the fever symptoms of malaria. In the 1860’s chemists showed that the active ingredient in willow bark is salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) and by 1870 salicylic acid was in wide use as a pain killer (analgesic) and fever depressant (antipyretic). However‚ because it is a relatively strong acid‚ salicylic acid has the undesirable side effect
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Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to determine the rate constants‚ k1‚ for the methyl acetate hydrolysis reaction at 25 °C and 35 °C‚ as well as the overall activation energy of the reaction. Methods Methyl acetate was placed in an HCl solution‚ in which it reacts with water to form acetic acid over time. At each time interval‚ an aliquot of the mixture was removed for titration against NaOH to determine the concentration of the acetic acid produced. From the amount of acetic acid produced
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Enzymes are proteins or nucleic acids that catalyze reactions. They are able to speed up reactions by reducing the activation energy of a reaction. Each kind of enzyme has a specific shape that matches its substrate so it can bind to its active site. Enzymes convert their substrates into a product. Enzyme activity are affected by factors such as temperature‚ pH‚ and time. If an enzyme is exposed to extreme heat‚ it will become denatured‚ that is‚ to become deformed and lose its original shape which
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Chemical Reactions Lab Synthesis Reactions: Synthesis reactions occur when two elements or compounds combine to create one single compound. The general equation of synthesis reactions is: A+B→AB. The following are the complete balanced equations for the five synthesis reactions performed in the lab. Reaction 1: Reaction 2: Reaction 3: Reaction 4: Reaction 5: The reaction of CO2 and water is a prime example of a synthesis reaction. This is a synthesis reaction because it follows the general
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References 1.) Lehman‚ John. Operational Organic Chemistry‚ 3rd Edition. Experiment 4 (pp. 38-45; 680-687; 644-650)‚ Prentice-Hall‚ 1999. 2.) Laboratory Reference Manual: Experiment 3. Retrieved from: http://academic.reed.edu/chemistry/alan/201_202/lab_manual/expt_salicylic_acid/background.html 3.) Lab 5: Synthesis of Salicylic Acid. Retrieved from: http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/whatscookin/Lab%20five%20%20methyl%20saliclate.htm 4.) Handout: Synthesis of Salicylic Acid. Retrieved
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Purpose: The purpose of the ‘Rates of Reactions’ lab is to learn how to plan an investigative lab without outside help and to learn about the ‘Rates of Reactions’. This lab will require students to take responsibility for their own learning and use their prior knowledge to aid in the completion of this lab. In the lab prepared below‚ students will be learning about Rates of Reaction with varying concentrations of Alka-Seltzer with water. Hypothesis: I believe that the more water added to the canister
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Title: Factors affecting reaction ratesProcedure A: Effect of ConcentrationAim: To investigate how the concentration of a reactant affects the rate of reaction. Hypothesis: The more concentrated the reactant‚ the faster the rate of reaction. Materials: 2M hydrochloric acid solution‚ magnesium wire‚ distilled water‚ 4 test-tubes‚ measuringcylinder. Procedure:1)10mL 2M hydrochloric acid solution is poured into a test-tube using a measuring cylinder. 2)A 3cm length of magnesium wire is added to
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Lab #5 Chemical Reactions & Balancing Equations Objectives Observe and classify several chemical and physical changes. Give evidence for the occurrence of a chemical reaction. Write a balanced equation for a chemical reaction. Identify a reaction as a combination‚ decomposition‚ replacement‚ or combustion reaction. Background Physical properties can be observed without changing the chemical composition of the substance. Common physical properties that can be measured without changing the chemical
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string to a 50 g weight hanger and drape the string over the pulley. The string length should be such that‚ when one hanger hits the floor‚ the upper part of the other hanger is near the pulley‚ without touching the pulley. (You may find that the lab assistant has already set up the apparatus as described here. If so‚ double check the setup.) 2. Place equal masses of approximately 1000 g on each weight hanger. These masses should include four 5 g masses at the top of the left hanger. Hold back
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Classifying Chemical Reactions Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to observe a variety of chemical reactions and to identify patterns in the conversion of reactants into products. Apparatus: • Bunsen or lab burner -Test tube clamp • Butane safety lighter - Test tube rack • Evaporating dish - Wash bottle • Forceps or crucible tongs - Wood Splints • Heat resistant pad • Litmus paper • Pipets • Spatula • Test tubes Materials: Ammonium carbonate‚
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