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Designing a Self-Contained Qualitative Analysis Test for Transition Metal Ions

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Y. S. Serena Tan , B. H. Iain Tan , Hian Kee Lee , Yaw Kai Yan and T. S. Andy Hor

National University of Singapore, Department of Chemistry, Kent Ridge, Singapore 119260, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75 (4), p 456

DOI: 10.1021/ed075p456

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1998

Abstract

A challenging self-contained qualitative analysis test for transition metal compounds comprising nine unknowns was designed whereby the unknown solutions can be systematically identified, without relying on external reagents, by inter-mixing the unknown samples. The names of the samples are made known, but their correspondence with the samples is concealed. A representative range of transition metal compounds was selected, together with two complementary main-group compounds. This "9-bottle" test encourages logical deduction and analytical thinking and cannot be negotiated by pure regurgitation of memorized facts. It is also more environment-friendly as it avoids the use of any external reagents, thereby reducing waste and circumventing the disposal problems.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Testing / Assessment

Keywords (Subject):

Qualitative Analysis

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