I am given a list of apparatus, liquids & solids and am trying to convert aluminium selenide from solid to geseous states does the following sound correct?...
Aluminum selenide (in the round-bottomed flask) reacts with water (coming from addition funnel which is connected via a side-arm connector) and generates
aluminium hydroxide (solid), hydrogen selenide (gaseous), and heat.
To convert aluminium selenide from solid to gaseous states, you can follow this reaction:
Aluminum selenide (solid) + Water (liquid) → Aluminium hydroxide (solid) + Hydrogen selenide (gaseous) + Heat
To set up the reaction, you would need the following equipment:
1. Round-bottomed flask: This is where the aluminium selenide (solid) will be placed.
2. Addition funnel: This is where water (liquid) will be added to the reaction.
3. Side-arm connector: This connects the addition funnel to the round-bottomed flask.
Now, let's go through the steps to convert aluminium selenide from solid to gaseous states:
1. Set up the round-bottomed flask and connect the side-arm connector to it.
2. In the addition funnel, pour in the appropriate amount of water.
3. Slowly pour the water from the addition funnel into the round-bottomed flask while monitoring the reaction.
4. As the water reacts with aluminium selenide, you will observe the formation of aluminium hydroxide (solid) and hydrogen selenide (gaseous).
5. The heat generated during the reaction is a byproduct of this exothermic reaction.
It is important to note that this reaction must be conducted in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood due to the release of hydrogen selenide gas, which is toxic and flammable.
Always refer to the specific experimental procedure and safety guidelines provided by your instructor or literature sources before attempting any chemical reactions.