Lab 6: Aspirin Parts A, B & C Pre-Lab Quiz Key

These flashcards cover key concepts and procedures from the Lab 6 quiz key on the synthesis of Aspirin.

The reaction that takes place in the synthesis of Aspirin is known as __.

Esterification, Alcoholysis, Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

During the synthesis of Aspirin, tubing must be connected to the condenser that is located __ the conical vial.

above

In Part A of the Synthesis of Aspirin lab, the order in which needed reagents are added to the conical vial is __.

relevant

If your stir bar gets stuck during Part A, you should __ to resolve the issue.

remove the vial and shake it vigorously

Purity of synthesized Aspirin can be assessed by __ and melting point analysis.

a ferric chloride test

In Part B, the stationary phase for isolating the active ingredient of an unknown analgesic is __, and the mobile phase is __.

silica, methanol

The statement that is FALSE about phosphoric acid is that __.

It is highly flammable.

In Part B, when filling your pipet with the stationary phase, you should __ until the surface is flat.

tap the pipet.

You should weigh out exactly __ grams of the stationary phase to transfer to the pipet during Part B.

0.75