Crystalisation

Cards (7)

  • 1
    choose the correct acid and base to produce the salt
  • 2
    put some dilute acid into a flask, heat gently with a bunsen burner
  • 3
    add a small amount of the base and stir
  • 4
    keep adding the base until no more reacts- base is now in excess
  • 5
    filter to remove the unreacted base
  • 6
    add the remaining solution to an evaporating basin
  • 7
    use a water bath to evaporate the water. The salt crystals will be left behind