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Properties of formic acid and acetic acid

Properties of formic acid and acetic acid

LC2.4.2.2

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Description

Formic acid and acetic acid are the simplest carboxylic acids and have been known since the Middle Ages. Acetic acid is widely used as a spice, while formic acid was first used as a preservative. Today, however, formic acid is used more in the chemical industry. In this experiment, students learn about the two acids by having them react with magnesium. They realise that they can infer the strength of the acids from the strength of the reaction.

Components of equipment sets

1	6753410 4	Water, pure, 5 l
1	6703110 4	Formic acid, 98 % - 100 %, 250 ml Danger H226 H314 H331 H302 H290 EUH071
1	667057 4	Test tube rack metal, 20 mm Ø
1	30945 4	Universal pencil
1	6045682 4	Powder spatula, steel, 185 mm
2	6659531 4	Dropping pipette 150 mm x 7 mm Ø
2	6659541 8	Dropper bulb
3	6640421 4	Test tube Fiolax 16 mm x 160 mm
1	610010 8	Laboratory safety goggles
1	667609 4	Safety gloves, nitrile rubber, size 8
1	6731150 4	Magnesium, turnings, 50 g Danger H228 H261 H252
1	6719550 4	Acetic acid, dil., approx. 2 mol/l, 500 ml Warning H315 H319 H290

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Properties of formic acid and acetic acid

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