Question

Typically, a solid chloride unknown (not the AgCl product) for analysis is dried in an oven to remove absorbed water before the analysis. How would the % Cl determined be affected (Would the calculated %Cl be too high or too low?) if the unknowns had not been dried? Explain

Answer 1

Answer:

%Cl would be too high if not dried.

Explanation:

Cl (chlorine) is a liquid. During the process of drying AgCl, the chlorine particles evaporate and chlorine is lost.