8.10.4 - Sulphur
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What is the purpose of estimating sulphur in organic compounds?
💡 Hint: Think about how sulphur affects molecular interactions.
Describe the process of the Carius method.
💡 Hint: Break it down into the main steps.
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What does the Carius method primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main objective of the method.
True or False: The Carius method can also estimate nitrogen.
💡 Hint: Consider what each method is designed to measure.
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An organic compound weighing 0.3 g is treated and yields 0.453 g of barium sulphate. Calculate the percentage of sulphur in the organic compound.
💡 Hint: Use the standard formula for converting mass of BaSO4 into mass of sulphur.
How can you modify the Carius method to make it more efficient for small sample sizes?
💡 Hint: Smaller amounts of reagents while ensuring complete reaction are key.
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