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Ideal Gas Formula Lab Report

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Abstract: This experiment was performed to determine the molar mass of an unknown using the ideal gas equation. The measurements needed to determine the molar mass were obtained by heating the unknown to 90 degrees Celsius while recording the required measures such as the mass, volume, and temperature as the unknown became a gas. Then the measurements were inserted into the ideal gas equation PV=nRT. Using the ideal gas formula and measurements determined the molar mass was found by rearranging the formula leaving the unknown’s molar mass of ethylene glycol.
Procedure: In preparation 600mL of water was added to a beaker then an Erlenmeyer flask was placed inside to determine the water level when the Erlenmeyer flask with unknown was added. This was done to prevent water from spilling over the edge while also …show more content…

The 600 mL of water was placed on the hot plate to heat it to 90 degrees Celsius so that the gas would heat up and evaporate. Using gloves to prevent finger prints and residue that would increase the mass a 5 cm square of aluminum foil was attached to the flasks neck then secured using a rubber band. A rubber band was used in place of copper wire because both exhibit similar properties such as how they handle heat and they both will securely hold the aluminum foil in place. During this time the flask was weighted to gather the mass prior to the unknown being added. Then the cover was removed and 5 mL of unknown was added to the Erlenmeyer flask and resealed. This is in addition to an aluminum bib to further secure the cover and prevent gas from escaping the side. Next a small hole was made in the center of the aluminum cover to allow the gas to escape as it evaporates. The Erlenmeyer flask with the unknown was placed in the hot water at an angle so that the

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