Monday, September 19, 2011
Salts preparation method
1)TITRATION
for Sodium.Potassium,Ammonium salt
2)Reaction of acid and insoluble substances
INSOLUBLE SALT
3) precipitation
The above videos are the starting part of the salt preparation.
If they are looking for pure and dry sample of the salt ALWAYS
1) if it is soluble
heat to obtain a saturated solution
cool it to let it crystallise
filter and dry between pieces of filter paper
2) if it is already in solid form
filter and dry between pieces of filter paper
Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Anions test
Observation: Bubbles observed. Test for gas. When gas bubbled in limewater, white ppt formed in limewater.
2) Sulfate ion test
Observation: White ppt formed (barium sulfate)
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3) Chloride ion test
Observation: White ppt formed. (silver chloride)
4) Iodide ion test
Observation: yellow ppt formed. (silver iodide)
5) Nitrate ion test
Observation: Pungent gas evolved turned red litmus paper blue. Ammonia gas produced.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Test for cations using aqueous sodium hydroxide/aqueous ammonia
Pay attention to the WAY the test is done.
If you use the correct volumes and do the tests in the correct way, you will get the correct observation.
Instructions for doing cation tests:
1. Put about 2cm3 of unknown into a test tube.
2. Do NOT use more than 2cm3.
3. Add A FEW DROPS of aqueous sodium hydroxide/ammonia.
4. Shake the test tube to mix.
5. Observe for ppt.
6. Add aqueous sodium hydroxide/ammonia until it's 3/4 of the test tube. (i.e. excess).
7. Observe whether ppt is soluble in excess or not.
1) Ammonium ion test
Observation: No ppt formed. Ammonia gas is produced on warming. (refer to 'ammonia gas test' video)
2) Calcium ion test
Observation: White ppt formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, insoluble in excess. No visible change in aq. ammonia.
3) Zinc ion test
Observation: White ppt formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, soluble in excess to form colourless solution.
White ppt formed in aq. ammonia, soluble in excess to form colourless solution.
4) Aluminium/Lead ion test
Observation: White ppt. formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, soluble in excess to form colourless solution. White ppt formed in aq. ammonia, insoluble in excess.
5) Iron (II) ion test
Observation: Green ppt formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, insoluble in excess. Green ppt formed in aq. ammonia, insoluble in excess.
6) Iron (III) ion test
Observation: Reddish brown ppt formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, insoluble in excess. Reddish brown ppt formed in aq. ammonia, insoluble in excess.
7) Copper (II) ion test
Observation: Blue ppt formed in aq. sodium hydroxide, insoluble in excess. Blue ppt formed in aq. ammonia, soluble in excess to form dark blue solution.
White ppt vs No ppt formed (solution)

1. Test tube 1 contains a colourless SOLUTION.
2. Test tubes 2, 3 and 4 ALL contain WHITE PPT.
3. There is NO SUCH THING as a "white solution" or a "colourless ppt".
Observations for this experiment:
Test tube 1: Colourless solution formed.
Test tubes 2/3/4: White ppt formed.
SOLUTION = no solid present

1. All these test tubes contain SOLUTIONS.
2. You can tell a test tube contains a solution because there is NO SOLID in it at all.
3. If you are not sure, hold the test tube against white light (e.g. window) or a white piece of paper to see clearer.
4. If after mixing, you get any of the above results, you will describe your observations as:
Test tube 1 = Dark blue solution formed
Test tube 2 = Green solution formed
Test tube 3 = Purple solution formed
Test tube 4 = Orange solution formed
Test tube 5 = Yellow solution formed
Test tube 6 = Pink solution formed
Test tube 7 = Pale blue solution formed
(courtesy of Ms Bernice Chen)
2cm3
Test for Gases
1) HYDROGEN GAS - colourless and odourless
Test for gas: hold a lighted splint over the mouth of the test tube.
Observation: Lighted splint extinguished with a 'pop' sound.
2) OXYGEN GAS - colourless and odourless
Test for gas: Place a glowing splint into the mouth of the test-tube.
Observation: Glowing splint is rekindled.
3) CARBON DIOXIDE GAS - colourless and odourless
refer to 'test for carbonate ion' video
Test for gas: Pass the gas into calcium hydroxide(limewater) solution.
Observation: White ppt formed in limewater.
(Limewater turned chalky/milky is NOT accepted.)
4) CHLORINE GAS - yellowish green and choking
Test for gas: Hold a damp blue litmus paper over the mouth of the test-tube.
Observation: Blue litmus paper turns red and then bleached.
5) AMMONIA GAS - colourless and pungent
Test for gas: Hold a damp red litmus paper over the mouth of the test-tube.
Observation: Red litmus paper turns blue.
6) SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS - colourless and choking
Test for gas: Bubble the gas evolved into the potassium dichromate (VI) solution
Observation: Potassium dichromate(VI) solution turns from orange to green.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Please listen to the relief teachers and do the work assigned to you.
Here are some links of videos I have shown you.
http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4E1eCUItI&feature=related&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqPxOq9NeCE&feature=related
Monday, January 10, 2011
O Assignment P Assignment!
I only have the following people who have handed in their projects.
4E2
Claire, Lydia, Cleo, Cindy
Krizha, Florance
Weiting, Kaylynn, Buena, Yolande
En Wei, Ming Quan, Melvin
Nathaniel, Jinzi, Jeremy
4E3
Sasha, Dinar
Kimiko, Sheryl, Jocelyn
Dinesh, Idris, Theenesh
Naveen, Eugene, Tian Quan
Valentina, Yan Qun, Felicia
Kai Quan, Vasu, Nicholas
Matin, Kah Seng, Zhiyan
Holiday assignment
ONLY Jocelyn Lee and Fanny have given me.
Deadline is this Fri, 14 Jan 2011 1230 pm
Any late submission = zero.
thanks
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
NEW YEAR NEW MOTIVATION NEW OUTLOOK
Are we ready for the short, busy yet challenging year ahead??
Happy new year anyway!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Holiday Assignments!
Anyway,
For those who were not here for last lesson, you can download the individual assignment from bps.net. (under science --> holiday assignment dec 2010)
The group project groups are as follows:
4E2
1) Claire, Cindy, Cleo, Lydia
2) Melvin, Ming Quan, En Wei
3) Valerie, Jocelyn, Jun Hui, Nathalie
4) Yolande, Kaylynn, Buena, Weiting
5) Emma, Meiyi, Lay Ching
6) Zubaidah, Josephine, Khairi
7) Jonas, Wenhao, Andrew
8) Jinzi, Jeremy, Anthony
9) Jaafar, Darryle
10) Florance, Krizha
11) Pyi
No group:
Zhi Zhang, Joel
4E3
1) Nicholas, Vasu, Kai Quan
2) Yvonne, Jai, Charlotte
3) Liqian, Amanda, Shanette
4) Valentina, Yan Qun, Felicia
5) Dinesh, Idris
6) Matin, Zhi Yan, Kah Seng
7) Tian Quan, Eugene, Naveen
8) Sheryl, Jocelyn, Kimiko
9) Dinar, Sasha
10) Mary, Fanny
No Group:
Theenesh, Chuan Zhen, Mingshu, Ranee
Those without groups, please go and find a group and update me.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS due 1st week of TERM 1 2011!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
INTERESTING SIMULATIONS~
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/reactants-products-and-leftovers
salt and solubility
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/soluble-salts
strength of acids
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/acid-base-solutions
atomic structure
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom
play around with it to test your understanding.
HAVE FUN!
Monday, September 20, 2010
3E schem
3E3 Extra lesson every Wed, 120-230 pm
In meantime, complete TYS on mole concept.
Start your own revision as well.
Chapter 1-10 will be tested.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Holiday homework
TEN YEAR SERIES on Mole concept
Page 3(1)-3(7)
Show working even for MCQ.
Write on foolscap paper for section B.
1E1
Home based learning on Work
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
3E3
Thu, 120-220 pm
Fri 1230-130 pm
Venue: CR18
please please do up your chemistry file over the holidays.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Fri, 27th August 2010 remedial
I'll be going through the revision worksheet that I gave as homework for 3E3 and 3E2 did in class on Fri, 27th Aug after school.
Time: 1230 - 130.
Venue: CR 17 or 18
I will be going through concept of limiting reactant as well for those who are still not clear.
So those who are identified, do turn up.
I am putting the effort to help you, you better do the same by turning up.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
3E3
im glad most of you came for the extra class and understand the concept i went through better.
remember to complete the revision worksheet given to you during lesson time by MON, 23rd aug.
pass to dzul.
you have over weekends to complete.
study hard!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
3E2/3E3 extra lesson next week
Changes:
3E3 - Wed, 18th Aug
3E2 - Thu, 19th Aug
Those who have MM, attend Wed's lesson.
will remind you all again during lesson.
Subsequent week
3E2 will be every Friday 1230-130 pm
3E3 on wed when there is no Bio remedial (odd week) 130-230 pm
thu when there is Bio remedial (even week) 130-230 pm

