Procedure

Part 1: Observation
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Gather materials
Use the scoopula to scoop a small amount of powder A onto the watch glass
Record observations of physical properties
Repeat steps 2-3 replacing powder A with the other powders one by one

Part 2: Liquid Test

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Use the scoopula to scoop a small amount of powder A into the first row of
the spot plate (filling three spots)
Repeat step 5 using the other powders (note: the spot plate will be filled
before you reach powder E)
Using the powders in the spot plate, take the 3 liquids and drop one drop of
liquid one into the first row, first column (powder A) on the spot plate
Using liquid 2, drop one drop in the first row, second column
Using liquid 3 drop one drop in the first row, third column
Repeat steps 7-9 for each other row on the spot plate
Clean off the spot plate thoroughly and dry it
Fill in the first row of the spot plate with powder E
Repeat steps 7-9 for the first row

Part 3: Flame Test

Step 14> Using 5 strips of aluminum foil make five small bowls being sure not to
make them too deep
Step 15> Fill the five bowls with one powder each (be careful not to forget which is
which)
Step 16> Using the tongs run the bowl with powder A over the flame from your
Bunsen burner
Step 17> Repeat step 16 using the rest of the powders
Part 4: Powder Lab Final
Step 18> Receive the powder from your instructor
Step 19> Scoop a small amount of your powder onto a watch glass. Record
observations
Step 20> Use another strip of aluminum foil to make another small bowl
Step 21> Scoop a small amount of your powder into the bowl
Step 22> Using the tongs, run the bowl over the flames of the Bunsen burner
Step 23> using the scoopula, fill in the first row of the spot plate
Step 24> Using the powder in the spot plate, take the 3 liquids and drop one drop of
liquid one into the first row, first column on the spot plate
Step 25> Using liquid 2, drop one drop in the first row, second column

Step 26> Using liquid 3 drop one drop in the first row, third column
Step 27> Repeat steps 19-26 if necessary until the identity of the powders is known
Step 28> Clean up