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Molar Volumes

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Required Training

Required PPE

UC Lab Safety Fundamentals

Lab coat, safety glasses/goggles, nitrile gloves

Equipment

Chemicals

207.21 g Lead metal

298.0 g Sodium dichromate, dihydrate (Na2Cr2O7*2H2O)

342.3 g Sucrose (C11H22O11)

251.5 g Cupric sulfate, pentahydrate (CuSO4*5H2O)

58.5 g Sodium chloride (NaCl)

18 g Water (H2O)

Procedure:

N/A

Discussion:

Explain that each container holds one mole of the labeled chemicals

Hazards:

Lead and sodium dichromate are thought to be carcinogenic. Although the containers are sealed, handle the demonstration with proper PPE including gloves and goggles. If accidental release occurs refer to MSDS.

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Acutely Toxic Material – Sodium Dichromate

Carcinogen – Lead, Sodium Dichromate

Potential Reproductive Hazard – Lead, Sodium Dichromate

Disposal (by Storeroom)

This demo should not require special disposal.


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