QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF COCONUT WATER

MADE BY MOHAMMAD KASHIF KHAN CLASS -- XII ROLL NO. -

acknowledgement
I would like to owe the sense of gratitude to our physics teacher Mrs.SARITA KHOKHAR for her consistent guidance, support and encouragement without which this project would not able to exist in present shape. I would also like to thank our Lab assistant Mr.INDER BHAKUNI, my parents for their blessings and my friends for their help in order to complete the project.

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that MOHAMMAD KASHIF KHAN of classXII-A has completed the physics project entitled

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF COCONUT

WATER
under the guidance of her physics teacher Mrs.SARITA KHOKHAR and lab assistant Mr.INDER. The progress of the project has been continuously reported and has been acknowledged consistently.

SARITA KHOKHAR (Chemistry Teacher)

content

aim
Qualitative Analysis of Coconut Water

INTRODUCTION
The coconut (Cocosnucifera L.) is an important fruit tree in the tropical regions and the fruit can be made into a variety of foods and beverages . The edible part of the coconut fruit (coconut meat and coconut water) is the endosperm tissue. Endosperm tissues undergo one of three main modes of development, which are the nuclear, cellular and helobial modes and the development of coconut endosperm belongs to the nuclear mode. Initially, the endosperm is a liquid containing free nuclei generated by a process, in which the primary endosperm nucleus undergoes several cycles of division without cytokinesis (the process in which the cytoplasm of a single eukaryotic cell is divided to form two daughter cells). Cytokinesis then occurs, progressing from the periphery towards the centre, thus forming the cellular endosperm layer. At first, the cellular endosperm is translucent and jelly-like, but it later hardens at maturity to become white flesh (coconut meat). Unlike the endosperms of other plants (e.g., wheat and corn), the cellularisation process in a coconut fruit does not fill up the entire embryo sac cavity, but instead leaves the cavity solution-filled. This solution is commonly known as coconut water and it is of cytoplasmic origin .

Application of coconut water

Makes an excellent oral rehydration sports beverage - replaces electrolytes from exercise, heat stress and illness Aids in exercise performance Natural isotonic beverage contains the same level of electrolytes found in human blood Has 15 times the amount of potassium as most sports and energy drinks (264 mg vs 12.5 mg /100 ml) Reduces problems for infants suffering from intestinal disturbances Cardioprotective: helps regular blood pressure (due to high potassium); improves circulation Reduces swelling in hands and feet Prevents abnormal blood clotting Aids in kidney function including those with kidney stones; Nutritional support for those with urinary tract/bladder problems Helps balance blood sugar in diabetics Improves digestion Reported by some people to reverse cataracts Contains nutrients that feed friendly gut bacteria Helps relieve constipation or diarrhea Possesses anti-aging properties Nutritional support for healthy skin: restores strength and elasticity to skin; reduces age spots; reduces wrinkles and sagging Regulates the functioning of the intestine which promotes smoother, more hydrated skin Enhances healing of wounds and lesions Supports good vision and provides nutritional support in those who have a tendency towards glaucoma Contains potent antioxidants Nutritionally supports immune function Provides nutrients important in preventing osterporosis

chemicals required
Barium Chloride

Potassium Sulphate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Hydrochloric Acid

Absolute Alcohol

CHEMICALS REQUIRED

Sodium Hydroxide

Sulphuric Acid

Benzene Sulphonyl Chloride Glacial Acetic Acid

Cerric Ammonium Nitrate

apparatus required
Test tube Stand Water Bath Bunsen Burner

APPARATUS
Wire Gauze pH paper

China Dish

Tripod Stand

TEST FOR ANION

S EXPERIMENT No. 1 Coconut water + pinch of Ammonium Molybdate + conc HNO3 2 Coconut water + water + lead acetate OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE Yellow crystalline ppt PO4 present

White ppt SO4 present insoluble in hot ammonium acetate No odour of vinegar CH3COO Absent NO3 present

Coconut water + conc.H2SO4

Coconut water + Brown ring fresh FeSO4soltn + observed conc.H2SO4dropwise Coconut water + AgNO3soltn White ppt soluble in excess ammonium hydroxide

Cl absent

TEST FOR CATION

S.No EXPERIMENT 1 Coconut water + picric acid OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE Yellow colour K present

Coconut water is Brick red & introduced into golden Flame flame using Pt wire Coconut water + NaOH soln+ H2S gas White ppt

Ca, Na present

Zn present

Coconut water + White ppt Na2HPO4soln+ NH4 in excess Pour a drop of coconut water on pH paper pH=6

Mg present

Acidic nature

TEST FOR FUNCTIONAL GROUP

S.NO EXPERIMENT 1 Coconut water + iodine Coconut water + conc. HNO3 OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE No blue-black Starch colour obtained absent Yellow ppt not obtained Proteins are absent

Pour a drop of Paper becomes Fats present Coconut Water on translucent filter paper

Result
A) The pure sample of coconut water contains respective ions.
1. Chloride 2.Nitrate 3. Phosphate 4. Dichromate 5. Zinc 6.Magnesium 7.Potassium 8.Calcium 9.Sodium

B) The pure sample of coconut water is acidic in nature C) The pure sample of coconut water contains starch, oils and fats.

Precautions
Concentrated solutions should be handled Hands should be washed thoroughly after If chemicals come into contact with your skin

with immense care

performing each experiment.

or eyes, flush immediately with copious amounts of water.

Never leave burners unattended. Turn them

Never point a test tube or any vessel that

you are heating at yourself or your neighbour.

off whenever you leave your workstation.

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chemistryforlife.com{chemistryforlife.com} earthchemical.com Chemistry Teacher- Mrs.SaritaKhokhar Chemistry Lab Assistant-Mr.InderKholi