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Title: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 17, 2009, 03:10:04 PM
Greetings.

I was wondering if you can go over my results and analysis and see if i am moving in the right direction.

1. Results and calculations for the Standardization of KMnO4

Results

Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O    3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                  9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                            250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                                    392.16


Concentration of standard Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O solution


N of moles =mass/Mr     ∴ 9.794/392.16= 0.249745002
                       
∴ C=1000xn/v                =0.0998980008


Titrations

Average KMnO4 solution titre value                 24.82
Volume of pipette used                                 25.00

Calculations:


n(KMnO4)= Cxv/1000   ∴   0.02 ( concentration is given) x 24.82 /1000
                                      = 0.0004964

n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5

∴ 0.0004964 x 5 =  0.002482

c(Fe(2+) = nx1000/ v  ∴   0.002482 x 1000/ 25.00      =   0.09928

Using the following equation( Have to use this equation) ...m2=m1v1/5v2
Where m1 and m2 is concentration of Fe(2+) and MnO4-  and v1 and v2 is the corresponding volumes used.


m2= 0.09928  X 25.00 / 5x24.82
∴  m2=  0.02



2.Results and Calculations for the Relative molecular mass, Mr, of FeC2O4.xH2O and hence the value of x

Mass of compound used                        0.200 g
Final Bruette reading                            32.82 cm³

Final Volume of KMnO4 solution used       32.82 cm³


A) Ratio Mass/Titre/ g cm³            1:164         

B) Calculating  the Relative molecular mass, Mr of the hydrate and hence the value of x, the number of moles of water of crystallization in one mole of the hydrate.

Please note that the following few sentences and expressions are given to us and have to be used to work out the problem

Using ( it is a given expression )  3MnO4- = 5FeC2O2

Thus if a sample of W(g)of the Iron (II) ethanedioate hydrate requires a volume v ( cm³ ) of MnO4- solution of concentration m (mol dm-3), then the number of moles of MnO4-  reacting is mv/1000 and this number of moles will react with 5mv/3000 moles of FeC2O4.xH2O.

Hence  W/Mr=5mv/3000
So that Mr=600W/mv
Moreover, since Mr=143.87 + 18.02x
Then x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02


End of the given stuff


Calculations

n(MnO4-) 0.02 x 32.80/1000    =   0.000656

Using 3MnO4- = 5FeC2O2

0.000656 x 5/3  =   0.0010933333....

∴ c=0.0010933333.... x1000 /32.80    =0.03

Mr= 600 x 0.200 /0.03 x 25.00
=160

x=(160 -143.87)/18.02  = 0.89511...   =1



Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sal.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 20, 2009, 06:02:56 AM
After discussing my calculations with my Tudor, i found out that i was suppose to get between 2-7 for my X value, but i got a 1 for the answer. Can you please see if/where  I am doing anything wrong?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 20, 2009, 06:16:54 AM
You are looking for x in FeSO4.xH2O, but you are titrating Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O and FeC2O4.xH2O?

Please describe precisely the experimental procedure you have followed, as now trying to understand it is mostly a guesswork.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: AWK on April 20, 2009, 06:47:04 AM
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Using ( it is a given expression )  3MnO4- = 5FeC2O2

??? should be 2
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 20, 2009, 08:27:37 AM
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Using ( it is a given expression )  3MnO4- = 5FeC2O2

??? should be 2

1 electron from Fe2+, 2 electrons from (COO-)2, 3 together.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 20, 2009, 12:30:20 PM
You are looking for x in FeSO4.xH2O, but you are titrating Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O and FeC2O4.xH2O?

Please describe precisely the experimental procedure you have followed, as now trying to understand it is mostly a guesswork.


Sorry, i should have provided more information.
I hope this is enough.

Outline of the experiment: http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7590/outline.jpg

The theory behind my calculations   http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6379/12397571.jpg

The procedure:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8236/68373584.jpg

Thanks,
Sal.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 20, 2009, 12:50:55 PM
You are not standardizing Fe2+ solution with exactly 0.02 M permanganate, you are standardizing about 0.02 permanganate solution to know its exact normality.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 20, 2009, 06:16:31 PM
You are not standardizing Fe2+ solution with exactly 0.02 M permanganate, you are standardizing about 0.02 permanganate solution to know its exact normality.


Could you please elaborate more ( if its even possible) on what you have said here. Are you suggesting that the concentration shouldn't be 0.02 M ?

After doing some research i know that my Mr value should be 179.8951 g/mol (Molar mass (molecular weight) of FeC2O4*2H2O ). I am still not sure where i have gone wrong in my calculations.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 20, 2009, 06:45:03 PM
Titrations

Average KMnO4 solution titre value                 24.82
Volume of pipette used                                 25.00

Calculations:


n(KMnO4)= Cxv/1000   ∴   0.02 ( concentration is given) x 24.82 /1000
                                      = 0.0004964

n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5

∴ 0.0004964 x 5 =  0.002482

c(Fe(2+) = nx1000/ v  ∴   0.002482 x 1000/ 25.00      =   0.09928

You calculated results of your first titration wrong way. What you did you first assumed concentration of permanganate to be 0.02, you used it to calculate concentration of Fe2+, you used calculated concentration of Fe2+ to calculate back concentration of permanganate. Not surprisingly you got 0.02. You weighted accurately your solid to be able to calculate concentration of Fe2+ from the solid mass, not from the titration.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 20, 2009, 07:19:30 PM
Thanks for the reply.

So you are saying to work out  n(Fe2+) = 9.794/55.8 and then dividing that answer by 5,  due the fact that n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5. Then using this value, i calculate the concentration of Fe 2+ which then goes in the formula m2=m1v1/5v2
,where m1 and m2 is concentration of Fe(2+) and MnO4-  and v1 and v2 is the corresponding volumes used, which then i get conc. of KMnO4.


Sal.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 12:57:57 AM
I think ( I hope) I am getting what you are saying. Could you see if this is what you were talking about?

Part One

Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                 3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                              9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                                               392.16

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/55.8  = 0.1755197133

n(KMnO4)=0.1755197133/5 ( because n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5)

therefore:  n(KMnO4)=0.0351039426

C(Fe2+) =nx1000/v  therefore: 0.1755197133x1000/250  =  0.7020788532

So now: m1 ( conc. of Fe2+) = 0.7020788532
            v1  (Volume of Fe2+) = 25.00
            v2 ( Volume of MnO4-) = 24.82
             m2( Conc. Of KMno4-) = ???

Using the equation m2=m1v1/5v2   

m2= 0.141434069


Part Two

Mass of compound used                        0.200 g
Final Bruette reading                            32.82 cm³

Final Volume of KMnO4 solution used       32.82 cm³

n( FeC2O4) = mass /mr  =  0.200/143.8= 0.001390

3 x n(MnO4-)=5 x n( FeC2O4)

Therefore:
n(MnO4-) = 0.002318
c(MnO4-)= nx1000/32.80  =  0.072438

v( FeC2O4) =n x 1000/0.141434069 = 9.833702

Thus if a sample of W(g)of the Iron (II) ethanedioate hydrate requires a volume v ( cm³ ) of MnO4- solution of concentration m (mol dm-3), then the number of moles of MnO4-  reacting is mv/1000 and this number of moles will react with 5mv/3000 moles of FeC2O4.xH2O.

Hence  W/Mr=5mv/3000
So that Mr=600W/mv
Moreover, since Mr=143.87 + 18.02x
Then x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02


Mr = 600 x 0.200 / 9.833702 x 0.072438  = 172.6705083
Therefore X = 1.059825


Sal.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 21, 2009, 02:52:54 AM
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                                               392.16[/color]

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/55.8  = 0.1755197133

Think again. Mass of what, molar mass of what?

Even after correcting that, check your math, 0.141434069 doesn't look correct to me (and not just because of blatant abuse of significant digits ;) ).
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 03:11:20 AM
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                                               392.16[/color]

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/55.8  = 0.1755197133

Think again. Mass of what, molar mass of what?

Even after correcting that, check your math, 0.141434069 doesn't look correct to me (and not just because of blatant abuse of significant digits ;) ).

Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O    ==   392.16 

Mr of the Fe part is 152.06       Hoping this is the one. If yes, do/will the rest of my workings work out ? or is there a problem here or there?                                     
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 21, 2009, 03:22:06 AM
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O    ==   392.16 

Mr of the Fe part is 152.06       Hoping this is the one. If yes, do/will the rest of my workings work out ? or is there a problem here or there?                                    

What you are dissolving? What have you weighted? 9.794g is mass of what?

Think this way: a car weights 1000kg. A person weights 70kg. Mass of cars with drivers is 3210 kg. How many drivers? Will you divide 3210kg by 70kg, or by 1070kg?

Now imagine Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O is a car with driver, and Fe is a driver. You have 9.794g of 'cars with drivers' - how many drivers?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 03:40:09 AM
Mr of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O    ==   392.16 

Mr of the Fe part is 152.06       Hoping this is the one. If yes, do/will the rest of my workings work out ? or is there a problem here or there?                                    

What you are dissolving? What have you weighted? 9.794g is mass of what?

Think this way: a car weights 1000kg. A person weights 70kg. Mass of cars with drivers is 3210 kg. How many drivers? Will you divide 3210kg by 70kg, or by 1070kg?

Now imagine Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O is a car with driver, and Fe is a driver. You have 9.794g of 'cars with drivers' - how many drivers?


If i don't get this right i will have embarrassed myself. Thanks for being patient dude.

Is it?

392.16/(9.794x55.8  ) = 0.7175778...
If this is correct, is the rest of my workings alright ? or am i a long way from home.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 21, 2009, 10:08:19 AM
Still wrong.

Seems like you have problems with simple calculation of concentration, and instead of trying to do it in a systematical way, you are guessing throwing numbers... sigh.

Let's start with something - hopefully - simpler. What is molar concentration of your Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 01:32:55 PM
Still wrong.

Seems like you have problems with simple calculation of concentration, and instead of trying to do it in a systematical way, you are guessing throwing numbers... sigh.

Let's start with something - hopefully - simpler. What is molar concentration of your Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O?

Sorry man. I'm very new to the concept of calculations in chemistry. Hope this is right.

N=mass /Mr = 9.794/392.16     =   0.0249745   
C=m/vx1000    =   0.0249745   x1000 / 250 =  0.099898  therefore = 0.1
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 21, 2009, 03:01:14 PM
N=mass /Mr = 9.794/392.16     =   0.0249745   
C=m/vx1000    =   0.0249745   x1000 / 250 =  0.099898  therefore = 0.1

Please, be consistent. First, you calculated some N, then, in the next formula, you used some m. It is not easy to followe, you know.

At least your concentration is OK (almost - I would put it as 0.0999).

Now, if concentration of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O is 0.1, what is concentration of Fe2+? Before you will start to multiply/divide anything by anything, just think - how many moles Fe2+ per mole of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 05:26:21 PM
N=mass /Mr = 9.794/392.16     =   0.0249745   
C=m/vx1000    =   0.0249745   x1000 / 250 =  0.099898  therefore = 0.1

Please, be consistent. First, you calculated some N, then, in the next formula, you used some m. It is not easy to followe, you know.

At least your concentration is OK (almost - I would put it as 0.0999).

Now, if concentration of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O is 0.1, what is concentration of Fe2+? Before you will start to multiply/divide anything by anything, just think - how many moles Fe2+ per mole of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O?

number of moles of salt = 9.794/392.16 = 2.497 x 10^(-2)

Since each molecule of the salt contains one ferrous ion, the number of moles of that is exactly the same right?

n(Fe2+) =  0.0249745

I am unsure as to what i put for the volume in the following equation: and i hate to guess but i hope the following is alright:

C( Fe2+) =nx1000/v  =   0.0249745x1000 / 50.00 =0.4994  which is 0.5

Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: Borek on April 21, 2009, 05:52:45 PM
Since each molecule of the salt contains one ferrous ion, the number of moles of that is exactly the same right?

So, if th enumber of moles is exactly the same, how can the concentration be different?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 06:02:10 PM
Since each molecule of the salt contains one ferrous ion, the number of moles of that is exactly the same right?

So, if th enumber of moles is exactly the same, how can the concentration be different?

The concentration is the same right?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 06:39:52 PM
Hey , i was wondering...Do we even need the concentration of Fe2+? When i find the number of moles, i just divide it by 5 to give me the number of moles of KMnO4- and then find the concentration that way without having to use "the equation m2=m1v1/5v2 ".


Part One

Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                 3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                              9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                                               392.16

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/392.16  =  0.024974


n(KMnO4)=0.024974/5 ( because n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5)

therefore:  n(KMnO4)=0.00499

c(KMnO4) = nx1000/ 24.80 =  0.2012
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 21, 2009, 08:46:22 PM
I haven't read through the thread but that calculation on the last post looks correct, although I haven't type it out on my calculator...
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 09:04:34 PM
I haven't read through the thread but that calculation on the last post looks correct, although I haven't type it out on my calculator...

Thanks. Good to know.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 10:08:24 PM
If part 1 of my calculations are correct then would you please have a look over to the following:

Part Two

Mass of compound used                        0.200 g
Final Bruette reading                            32.82 cm³
Final Volume of KMnO4 solution used       32.82 cm³

I have to use the following to work out the second part of my calculations.

Thus if a sample of W(g)of the Iron (II) ethanedioate hydrate requires a volume v ( cm³ ) of MnO4- solution of concentration m (mol dm-3), then the number of moles of MnO4-  reacting is mv/1000 and this number of moles will react with 5mv/3000 moles of FeC2O4.xH2O.

Hence  W/Mr=5mv/3000
So that Mr=600W/mv
Moreover, since Mr=143.87 + 18.02x
Then x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02


I know the following information.

W=0.200 g
m=0.2012 ( from part 1 of my calculations)
v=???

I am uncertain as to how to get the value for v. I don't know what the role of FeC2O4 is in the calculation, other than the following rule

3 x n(MnO4-)=5 x n( FeC2O4)

If you can point me in the right direction, it would be sound.
 





Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 21, 2009, 10:40:28 PM
I am just getting used to some of your notation (we use different ones in this part of the world you see  ;D)
But why do I get the feeling you are making this a lot more complicated than it really is? Did you write this or your teacher give it to you?

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Thus if a sample of W(g)of the Iron (II) ethanedioate hydrate requires a volume v ( cm³ ) of MnO4- solution of concentration m (mol dm-3), then the number of moles of MnO4-  reacting is mv/1000 and this number of moles will react with 5mv/3000 moles of FeC2O4.xH2O.

W=0.200 g
m=0.2012 ( from part 1 of my calculations)
v=???
Isn't 0.2012 the concentration of permanganate? You've got the volume and the concentration so you can work out the number of moles.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 11:16:06 PM
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But why do I get the feeling you are making this a lot more complicated than it really is? Did you write this or your teacher give it to you?

Yes it was. And i have to use that process to work out the Mr, of FeC2O4.xH2O and hence the value of x.

The theory behind my calculations, which have two parts to it, and i think i already have done the 1st part. The second part is holding me down.   

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6379/12397571.jpg


Outline of the experiment: http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7590/outline.jpg

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Isn't 0.2012 the concentration of permanganate? You've got the volume and the concentration so you can work out the number of moles.

When i find the number of moles of permanganate using ( 0.2012x 32.82 /1000) , and then i would use the answer to get the number of moles of FeC2O2 using the following expression right?

3MnO4- = 5FeC2O2

If yes  where do i go from here?

Sorry for the notations us English people use. But they work well for us  :P
Thanks for your time.

Sal.

 
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 21, 2009, 11:17:45 PM
Hence  W/Mr=5mv/3000
So that Mr=600W/mv
Moreover, since Mr=143.87 + 18.02x
Then x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02
If I followed this, I end up with a negative number.  ???

W/Mr=5mv/3000 :

0.2/Mr = (5 x 32.82 x 0.2012)/3000

0.2/Mr = 0.01100564

Mr = 18.1725

x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02:

In which case I'll get

x = (18.1725-143.87)/18.02
x = -6.98 ~ 7

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EDIT: Are you sure the mass used wasn't 2 grams? In which case x will be 2.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 21, 2009, 11:34:25 PM
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Are you sure the mass used wasn't 2 grams? In which case x will be 2.

Yes, totally sure.

Here is the info for my second titration of FeC2O4 V MnO4-

Mass of compound used                        0.200 g
Final Bruette reading                            32.82 cm³
Final Volume of KMnO4 solution used       32.82 cm³
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 22, 2009, 12:09:11 AM
When i find the number of moles of permanganate using ( 0.2012x 32.82 /1000) , and then i would use the answer to get the number of moles of FeC2O4 using the following expression right?

3MnO4- = 5FeC2O4

If yes  where do i go from here?
You got n(MnO4-) as 6.603384 x 10-3 right? Then multiply this number by 5/3 and you'll get the number of moles of FeC2O4.xH2O. But then when you are working out the molar mass you get about 18.2 which will give you x as roughly -7.  ???
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 22, 2009, 12:20:17 AM

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You got n(MnO4-) as 6.603384 x 10-3 right? Then multiply this number by 5/3 and you'll get the number of moles of FeC2O4.xH2O. But then when you are working out the molar mass you get about 18.2 which will give you x as roughly -7.  ???

Aye. I came to the same conclusion. Is it possible that part 1 of my calculations were incorrect?

Part One

Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                 3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                              9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                                               392.16

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/392.16  =  0.024974


n(KMnO4)=0.024974/5 ( because n(KMnO4)= n(Fe2+) x 5)

therefore:  n(KMnO4)=0.00499

c(KMnO4) = nx1000/ 24.80 =  0.2012


I used a 0.02 instead of 0.2012 in the calculations, and i got a value of x of about 2.167 which seems about right.

What do you think?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 22, 2009, 12:26:37 AM
No, I've done it on my calculator and everything checks out.  ???
I have no idea what is wrong  :'(

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EDIT: What is the: Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³ for?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 22, 2009, 12:34:47 AM
No, I've done it on my calculator and everything checks out.  ???
I have no idea what is wrong  :'(

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EDIT: What is the: Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³ for?


Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                               9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                                               392.16

I used this info to work out the concentration of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O. And i assumed that since each molecule of the salt contains one ferrous ion, the number of moles of that is exactly the same as number of moles of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O and so the concentration should also be the same right?.
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 22, 2009, 01:09:39 AM
OMG  :o i just had an Epiphany.

Part 1 of my calculations were wrong i think.

It should look like this:

Part One

Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                 3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                              9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                                               392.16

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/392.16  =  0.024974
C(Fe2+) =nx1000/v ( volume is 250 because concentration of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O is the same as Fe2+)  =  0.099896

m1 ( conc. of Fe2+) = 0.099896
v1  (Volume of Fe2+) = 25.00
v2 ( Volume of MnO4-) = 24.82

Using the equation m2=m1v1/5v2  (Using the following equation ...m2=m1v1/5v2
Where m1 and m2 is concentration of Fe(2+) and MnO4-  and v1 and v2 is the corresponding volumes used.)
 

m2= 0.0201240934

Part Two

Mass of compound used                        0.200 g
Final Bruette reading                            32.82 cm³

Final Volume of KMnO4 solution used       32.82 cm³


Thus if a sample of W(g)of the Iron (II) ethanedioate hydrate requires a volume v ( cm³ ) of MnO4- solution of concentration m (mol dm-3), then the number of moles of MnO4-  reacting is mv/1000 and this number of moles will react with 5mv/3000 moles of FeC2O4.xH2O.

Hence  W/Mr=5mv/3000
So that Mr=600W/mv
Moreover, since Mr=143.87 + 18.02x
Then x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02

m=0.0201240934
v=32.80
W=0.200

Therefore using    Mr=600W/mv  =   600 x 0.200/ 32.80 x 0.0201240934
Mr= 181.7988275

And so, using x= (Mr-143.87)/18.02   =     (181.7988275-143.87)/18.02

= 2.104818398 which  is 2.1 

If you spot any mistakes, could you let me know please?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 22, 2009, 02:19:50 AM
Mass Container plus Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                12.824g
Mass Of container less some Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                 3.030g
Therefore Mass of Fe(NH4)2SO4.6H2O                              9.794g
Volume of Graduated flask used                                        250 cm³
Mr of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O                                               392.16

n(Fe2+) = mass / Mr      therefore: 9.794/392.16  =  0.024974
C(Fe2+) =nx1000/v ( volume is 250 because concentration of Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O is the same as Fe2+)  =  0.099896

m1 ( conc. of Fe2+) = 0.099896
v1  (Volume of Fe2+) = 25.00
v2 ( Volume of MnO4-) = 24.82
So you diluted up to 250mL and then took a 25mL sample?
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 22, 2009, 02:41:55 AM
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So you diluted up to 250mL and then took a 25mL sample?

Aye. Using a pipette
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: UG on April 22, 2009, 03:10:26 AM
Then the rest should be correct!  :D
Title: Re: Analysis of trying to calculate the Mr of the FeSO4.xH2O and thus the X value.
Post by: sssssaaaallmaan on April 22, 2009, 03:19:03 AM
Finally!!!

Like to thank Borek for being patient and for his help on this problem and thanks to  UG for putting on the finishing touches.

Really appreciate your help guys.

Sal.