Question

You need to start an experiment and the instructions are to mix 2 g of sodium bicarbonate with 50 ml of distilled water and then mix the solution. describe what lab apparatus you would use and what safety precautions you must observe when completing this experiment.

Answer 1

A mass balance will be necessary to weigh the sodium bicarbonate and a 100ml beaker should be used to contain the solution. For safety, one should wear gloves while handling the sodium bicarbonate and wear goggles in case of splashing. Lab coats and closed shoes must also be worn.

Answer 2

To do this operation it would be necessary:

A test tube to precisely measure the 50 ml

A funnel

A spatula  

A scale to measure the 2 grams.

A vial and a magnetic stirrer for mixing.

For precautionary measures, sodium bicarbonate is not really toxic, there is nothing to fear from him. On the other hand it is necessary to be careful not to break the glassware because their debris are sharp and can blésser.