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Baria Chloride Lab

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When performing the experiment, the objective was to dehydrate the Barium Chloride and to find out the mass difference from when it was hydrated. Throughout the test, it was required to check the measurements of the crucible and cover for the original mass and to be able to see the difference between a hydrated and dehydrated molecule. The Barium Chloride is then placed on top of the Bunsen burner using a ring stand and carefully placing the flames under the crucible. After waiting for about 17 minutes, which would usually allow for the substance to heat up and evaporate all of the water found within it, the crucible had to cool down for about 10 minutes. After it has cooled down, the measurement would be taken again and would be less than

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