Separating Mixtures

Aim:
To separate a solution from a precipitate (a precipitate is a solid that forms a liquid)

Equipment:

• Lead Nitrate
• Potassium Iodide
• Conical Flask
• Striing Rod
• 250mL Beaker
• Funnel
• Filter Paper

Method: 

1. Put Safety Glasses on.
2. Pour 10mL of Potassium Iodide and 10mL of Lead Nitrate into a 250mL beaker
3. Fold a piece of filter paper in half 2 times and open it up on one of the sides to make it into a cone shape.
4. Place the cone filter paper into a funnel and pour the liquid through the funnel into another beaker.