Percentage of Water in a hydrate

Percentage of Water in a Hydrate

Objective: To determine the percentage of water in crystallized barium chloride, and to figure out the formula of the hydrate.

Matierials: Equipment Chemical Reagents
-crucible -Barium Chloride Crystals
-crucible cover
-triangle
-scale
-burner
-tongs
-ringstand
-iron ring
-kim wipes
Procedure:
1)Rinse crucible and cover with purified filtered water, then place crucible in triangle on iron ring, above flame, and ignite. Heat crucible for 5-10 minutes, until red hot.

2)Remove crucible from triangle,...