KAl(SO4 )2 · xH2O(s) → KAl(SO4 )2 (s) + xH2O(g) Based on all of the tests you performed, what can you conclude about the identity and purity of your synthesized alum (referencing back to your claim and explaining the connection with warrant statements!)? Tests performed: Potassium flame test (purple flame, so potassium was in there), Sulfate test, adding sulfate, precipitate formed, and aluminum test, formed precipitate. Did a melting point test too, 91.3C, crucible tests as well

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We did an alum synthesis lab, formula: 

KAl(SO4 )2 · xH2O(s) → KAl(SO4 )2 (s) + xH2O(g)

Based on all of the tests you performed, what can you conclude about the identity and purity of your synthesized alum (referencing back to your claim and explaining the connection with warrant statements!)?

Tests performed: Potassium flame test (purple flame, so potassium was in there), Sulfate test, adding sulfate, precipitate formed, and aluminum test, formed precipitate. Did a melting point test too, 91.3C, crucible tests as well

 

 

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