Distillation of a Salt Solution
Description: A standard distilling apparatus is set up using a solution of copper sulfate or potassium permanganate to distill. The distillate is colorless.
Source: UW Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Distillation, Permanganate, Copper, Colorless
Rating; 
Hazard: Medium
- Electric shock hazard
- Acute toxicity – oral
- Scalding hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Serious eye damage
- Aquatic toxicity
Effectiveness: Good
- Time to results is medium
- Observable with guidance
- Good reliability
- Good connection from demo to course material
Difficulty: Medium
- Use of scientific equipment
- Some sequential manipulations
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Demos at non-standard conditions
- Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Lab coat recommended
- Thermal gloves required
- Avoid release of reagents to the environment
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid exposure to mists, vapors and gases
Class: Physical Properties
Division: General Chemistry
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