Separating mixtures

Aim:
To separate a solution from a precipitate (a precipitate is a solid that forms in a liquid)


Equipment:

• Lead Nitrate
• Potassium Iodide
• 10mL measuring cylinder
• conical flask
• strirring rod
• 250mL beaker
• funnel
• filter paper

Method:

1. Measure 10mL Potassium Iodide into a measuring cylinder and pour into a beaker. Wash measuring cylinder with water.
2. Measure 10mL Lead Nitrate into a measuring cylinder and pour into the beaker. Wash measuring cylinder with water.
3. Fold a piece of filter paper and put it into a funnel.
4. Place the funnel in the mouth of a conical flask.
5. Pour the mixture into the funnel.
6. Observe.