Microscale Chemistry: The periodic table - solubility of sulphates and carbonates of groups 1 and 2

Description

In this experiment you will be looking to see whether precipitates form when you add drops of solutions of sulphates or carbonates to drops of solutions of group 1 or 2 metal ions.

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Type of Activity

group work

Audience

Teacher

Age Group

14 to 18 years

Subjects

Practical chemistry Standard laboratory procedures Laboratory skills development Solutions Group 1 Alkali metals Group 2 Alkaline Earth metals Mixing & dissolving

The periodic table - solubility of sulphates and carbonates of groups 1 and 2

Experiment

Duration : 4 pages

Introduction & Guide

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