Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Experimental design

Experimental design — practice question

A student uses the apparatus to produce ethanoic acid from ethanol.
(a)[2]

Name apparatus A and apparatus B.

(b)[2]

Identify any two faults in the assembled apparatus shown in the diagram.

(c(i))[1]

State why apparatus B is not heated directly over the flame of a Bunsen burner.

(c(ii))[1]

Name one item of apparatus used to heat without a flame.

(d)[2]

When apparatus A is used vertically for heating, this is known as heating under reflux. Describe what occurs after the vapours from apparatus B enter apparatus A.

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