You are provided with the following chemicals:
You are provided with the following chemicals:

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 + H2SO→ 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