Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Experimental design

Experimental design — practice question

The apparatus shown can be used to oxidise ethanol to ethanoic acid with acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII). The diagram contains mistakes.
(a(i))[1]

Put labels on the diagram to show the point where water enters apparatus A and the point where it leaves.

(a(ii))[2]

State two faults in the diagram.

(b(i))[1]

Name apparatus A.

(b(ii))[1]

Why is apparatus A placed in the vertical position?

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