Question 1

How do you prepare a 0.1 M oxalic acid solution for a galvanic cells lab?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What materials are needed to prepare a salt bridge for a galvanic cell experiment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How should metal electrodes be prepared before use in a galvanic cells experiment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for preparing unknown solutions in a galvanic cells lab?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What equipment should be set up at each lab station for a galvanic cells experiment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How do you prepare the potassium nitrate solution for the salt bridge?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What safety and waste management procedures are required for a galvanic cells lab?

Accepted Answer

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.

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