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Intro
The empirical formula of a substance is the simplest whole number ratio of the
number of atoms of each element in the compound. This can be calculated
knowing the mass of each element and using this to calculate the number of
moles of each element.
In this experiment, you will carry out the following reaction:
Magnesium + Oxygen Magnesium Oxide
Aim: To determine the empirical formula of Magnesium Oxide by burning
magnesium.
Hypothesis: The empirical formula will be MgO.
Method:
1. Heat crucible + lid for five minutes and allow it to cool. (to remove water
moisture for accurate mass)
2. Weigh crucible + lid.
3. Clean surface of a 5cm piece of Magnesium using steel wool.
4. Coil the Magnesium and place it in the crucible and record mass of
Magnesium with crucible + lid.
5. Place crucible + contents onto a pipe clay triangle on top of a tripod.
6. Heat using blue flame until Magnesium burns.
7. Replace lid and heat for ten minutes.
8. Allow to cool then record mass.
Results
Object
Crucible + lid
Crucible + lid + magnesium
Magnesium
Crucible + lid + magnesium oxide
Magnesium oxide
Oxygen
Mass (g)
31.45g
31.62g
0.17g
31.70g
0.25g
0.08g