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Solid from Dish to Volumetric Flask

Steps in the preparation of a solution include the quantitative transfer of a solid from a weighing dish to a volumetric flask, dilution to the mark, and mixing.


Is the Flask Quantitatively Clean?


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A volumetric flask is examined to make sure it is clean and that water drains properly in the neck leaving no droplets behind.

Transfer from Weighing Dish to Volumetric Flask


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Weighed solid is transferred quantitatively from a weighing dish to a volumetric flask.

Rinse the Funnel


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The funnel used to transfer the solid to the volumetric flask is carefully rinsed to make sure all of the solid is inside the flask.

Dissolve the Solid


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The solid in the volumetric flask is dissolved in deionized water.

Dilute to the Mark


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The solution in the volumetric flask is diluted to the mark with deionized water in a three-step process.

Mixing the Solution


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The solution in the volumetric flask is mixed thoroughly to insure that it is homogeneous.