A 0.1028 g impure sample consists of Na2CO3 was analyzed by the Volhard method. After adding 50.00 mL of 0.06208 M AgNO3, the sample was back titrated with 0.06261 M KSCN, requiring 28.36 mL to reach the end point. Report the purity of the Na2CO3 sample
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First, we need to find out how many moles of AgNO3 reacted with the Na2CO3. To do that, we can use the equation:
2 AgNO3 + Na2CO3 -> 2 AgCl + CO2 + Na2(NO3)2
Now, let's calculate the moles of AgNO3 used:
Moles of AgNO3 = Volume (in L) * Concentration (in M) = 0.050 L * 0.06208 mol/L
Moles of AgNO3 = 0.003104 mol
Since the stoichiometry tells us that 2 moles of AgNO3 react with 1 mole of Na2CO3, we can say that the moles of Na2CO3 reacted are half of that:
Moles of Na2CO3 = 0.003104 mol / 2 = 0.001552 mol
Now, let's find out the moles of KSCN used in the back titration. Since the reaction between KSCN and AgCl is 1:1, the moles of KSCN used is the same as the moles of AgCl formed:
Moles of KSCN = 0.02836 L * 0.06261 mol/L = 0.001775 mol
But hold your clown nose! The AgNO3 initially reacted with Na2CO3, and then the remaining AgNO3 reacted with KSCN. So, to find out the moles of AgNO3 left, we subtract the moles of AgNO3 reacted from the total moles used:
Moles of AgNO3 left = 0.003104 mol - 0.001552 mol = 0.001552 mol
Since the AgNO3 and KSCN react in equimolar amounts, the moles of KSCN required to react with the AgNO3 left is the same:
Moles of KSCN reacted = 0.001552 mol
Now, we can calculate the moles of Na2CO3 present in the sample by subtracting the moles of KSCN reacted from the moles of Na2CO3 initially reacted:
Moles of Na2CO3 = 0.001552 mol - 0.001775 mol = -0.000223 mol
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To determine the purity of the Na2CO3 sample, we need to analyze the reaction that takes place during the titration process and calculate the amount of Na2CO3 present in the sample.
The Volhard method is a quantitative analysis technique that involves the reaction between a silver nitrate solution (AgNO3) and potassium thiocyanate solution (KSCN) to form a silver thiocyanate precipitate (AgSCN). The reaction equation is as follows:
AgNO3 + KSCN → AgSCN + KNO3
In this method, the AgNO3 solution is added to the sample containing Na2CO3, and any remaining unreacted AgNO3 is then titrated with the KSCN solution until the endpoint is reached. The endpoint is indicated by the formation of a reddish-brown color due to excess AgNO3 reacting with KSCN to form a red complex Ag(SCN)2.
Now, let's calculate the moles of AgNO3 used in the titration:
moles AgNO3 = volume of AgNO3 solution (L) * molarity of AgNO3 (mol/L)
Given:
- Volume of AgNO3 solution = 50.00 mL = 0.05000 L
- Molarity of AgNO3 = 0.06208 M
moles AgNO3 = 0.05000 L * 0.06208 mol/L
moles AgNO3 = 0.003104 mol
According to the balanced equation, the moles of AgSCN formed are equal to the moles of AgNO3 used. So, the moles of AgSCN formed are also 0.003104 mol.
Next, we'll calculate the moles of KSCN used in the back titration:
moles KSCN = volume of KSCN solution (L) * molarity of KSCN (mol/L)
Given:
- Volume of KSCN solution = 28.36 mL = 0.02836 L
- Molarity of KSCN = 0.06261 M
moles KSCN = 0.02836 L * 0.06261 mol/L
moles KSCN = 0.001784 mol
Since the reaction between AgNO3 and KSCN has a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, the moles of AgSCN formed are also equal to the moles of KSCN used. Therefore, 0.001784 mol of AgSCN is formed in the reaction.
Now, let's calculate the molar mass of Na2CO3:
molar mass Na2CO3 = (2 * atomic mass Na) + atomic mass C + (3 * atomic mass O)
Given:
- Atomic mass Na = 22.99 g/mol
- Atomic mass C = 12.01 g/mol
- Atomic mass O = 16.00 g/mol
molar mass Na2CO3 = (2 * 22.99 g/mol) + 12.01 g/mol + (3 * 16.00 g/mol)
molar mass Na2CO3 = 105.99 g/mol
To find the mass of Na2CO3 in the impure sample, we can use the following equation:
mass Na2CO3 = moles of AgSCN formed * molar mass Na2CO3
mass Na2CO3 = 0.001784 mol * 105.99 g/mol
mass Na2CO3 = 0.18937 g
Finally, let's calculate the purity of the Na2CO3 sample:
purity of Na2CO3 sample = (mass of pure Na2CO3 / mass of impure sample) * 100
Given:
- Mass of impure sample = 0.1028 g
purity of Na2CO3 sample = (0.18937 g / 0.1028 g) * 100
purity of Na2CO3 sample = 184.3%
Therefore, the purity of the Na2CO3 sample is 184.3%.