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Quelle: Smaa Koraym von der Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA
Hier zeigen wir die Laborvorbereitung für 10 Studenten, die zu zweit arbeiten, mit etwas Exzess. Bitte passen Sie die Mengen nach Bedarf an.
| 1 Multimeter mit roten und schwarzen Leitungen |
| 2 Krokodilklemmen |
| 1 Glasthermometer |
| 1 6-Well-Reaktionsplatte |
| 1 Paar Pinzetten |
| 1 20-ml-Messkolben |
| 1 100-ml-Messkolben |
| 1 1-ml-volumetrische Pipette |
| 1 Pipettier mit einer Kapazität von 2 ml |
| 3 100-ml-Becher |
| 1 10-mL Messzylinder |
| 1 50-ml-Messzylinder |
| 1 600-ml-Becherglas |
| 2 Glastrichter |
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Q1: How do you prepare a 0.1 M oxalic acid solution for a galvanic cells lab?
Weigh 6.304 g of oxalic acid dihydrate and transfer it to an Erlenmeyer flask. Add 500 mL of deionized water, then stir until homogeneous. Use a powder funnel to transfer the solution to a labeled polyethylene bottle and store it in the instructor's hood. Handle oxalic acid with caution as it is corrosive.
Q2: What materials are needed to prepare a salt bridge for a galvanic cell experiment?
Cut string into 2-inch pieces, with three pieces needed per group. Soak the strings in a 0.1 M potassium nitrate solution for one hour before the lab begins. This prepares the salt bridge, which maintains electrical neutrality between the two half-cells in the galvanic cell.
Q3: How should metal electrodes be prepared before use in a galvanic cells experiment?
Cut copper sheet into 2 x 9 cm pieces, zinc sheet into 2 x 6 cm pieces, and silver sheet into 2 x 6 cm pieces. Store each metal type in labeled beakers corresponding to unknown numbers. Clean metal surfaces with emery paper cut into 1 x 2 inch pieces to remove oxidation before assembly.
Q4: What is the correct procedure for preparing unknown solutions in a galvanic cells lab?
Prepare 0.05 M zinc sulfate by weighing 3.6 g and dissolving in 250 mL deionized water. Prepare 0.22 M silver nitrate by weighing 9.34 g and dissolving in 250 mL deionized water. Divide each solution into two brown glass bottles labeled with corresponding unknown numbers and store in the instructor's hood.
Q5: What equipment should be set up at each lab station for a galvanic cells experiment?
Each station requires a multimeter with leads, alligator clips, glass thermometer, 6-well reaction plate, forceps, volumetric flasks, graduated cylinders, beakers, glass funnels, and a 20-mL volumetric flask. These tools enable students to measure solutions, monitor voltage, and assemble electrochemical cells for data collection.
Q6: How do you prepare the potassium nitrate solution for the salt bridge?
Weigh 2.53 g of potassium nitrate and transfer to a flask. Add 250 mL of deionized water and stir until homogeneous. Transfer the 0.1 M solution to a labeled glass bottle and store in the instructor's hood. Use this solution to soak salt bridge strings one hour before the lab.
Q7: What safety and waste management procedures are required for a galvanic cells lab?
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including a lab coat, chemical splash goggles, and gloves. Handle oxalic acid with caution as it is corrosive. Dedicate a 20-L container for heavy metal waste and ensure it is accessible in the hood for safe disposal of all metal-containing solutions and materials.