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Oliga [24]
3 years ago
5

You find a beaker filled with an unknown clear liquid on your desk, what should you do

Chemistry
1 answer:
padilas [110]3 years ago
3 0
If this is to identify the substance, first I would measure its density, then I would attempt to measure the melting and boiling points, and test its solubility in water and ethanol, respectively. I would compare this to a list of known substances that match its basic physical characteristics (i.e., clear liquid) and choose the best match. If you have access to a crime lab and are trained in analytical chemistry, use a spectrometer. 
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