NaOH, Na2CO3, H2O, Zn(OH)2, CO2, HCl, Fe, H2SO4, Cl2, Zn
Using suitable chemicals from the given list only, state briefly how you would prepare:
(a) Iron(III) chloride, (b) Sodium sulphate,
(c) Sodium zincate, (d) Iron(II) sulphate,
(e) Sodium chloride ?
Answers:
(a) Preparation of Iron (III) Chloride – Iron chloride is formed by direct combination of elements.
Reaction Involved: 2Fe + 3Cl2 → 2FeCl3
(b) Preparation of Sodium sulphate – By neutralization of caustic soda with dilute sulphuric acid
Reaction Involved: 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
(c) Preparation of Sodium zincate – By the action of metals with alkalis
Reaction Involved: Zn + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + H2
(d)Preparation of Iron (II) sulphate – Iron sulphate is prepared by the action of dilute acid on an active metal.
Reaction Involved: Fe + H2SO4 → FeSO4 + H2
(e)Preparation of Sodium chloride – By the neutralization reaction of a strong acid with a strong base
Reaction Involved: NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O