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because of its electropositive nature. it is cheap also. although potassium can be used but it is costly... and lithium is less electropositive...
Lassaigne's test is a test for the detection of halogens, nitrogen and sulphur in an organic compound. These elements are covalently bonded to the organic compounds. In order to detect them, these have to be converted into their ionic forms. This is done by fusing the organic compound with sodium metal. The ionic compounds formed during the fusion are extracted in aqueous solution and can be detected by simple chemical tests. The extract is called sodium fusion extract or Lassaigne's extract.
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Why sodium metal is used in lassaignes test?
The compounds of sodium are soluble that is why it is used.
Why is ferric ferrocyanide prussian blue in lassaignes test?
Prussian test is a part of lassaigne test, since prussain test used for nitrogen detection while lassaigne used for detection of halogens sulphur and nitrogen in organic compounds
What color tube is used for the uric acid test?
Light green tube, with sodium heparin.
What Reagents are used in osazone test?
Reagents of Osazone test are 1. Phenylhydrazine mixture consisting of phenyl-hydrazine and anhydrous sodium citrate 2. Orignal solution containing a carbohydrate
Where is sodium polyacrylate used?
Sodium Polyacrylate is used in many different things. Examples would be such things as disposable diapers, laundry detergent, and fake snow, and when you go to the store and buy the amazing growing dinosaurs. Those are only some of the uses for Sodium Polyacrylate.
Why sodium metal is used in lassaignes test?
The compounds of sodium are soluble that is why it is used.
Why is ferric ferrocyanide prussian blue in lassaignes test?
Prussian test is a part of lassaigne test, since prussain test used for nitrogen detection while lassaigne used for detection of halogens sulphur and nitrogen in organic compounds
Why only sodium metal is used for sodium fusion test?
When an organic compound is heated strongly with sodium, any halogens, nitrogen, and sulfur will be converted into inorganic sodium salts such as sodium halide (for halides), sodium cyanide(for nitrogen), sodium sulfide (for sulfur), and sodium thiocyanate (for sulfur and nitrogen).The nitrogen is confirmed with ferrous sulfate i.e. iron sulfate.
What are sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate used to test for?
protiens
What elements are used to make up sodium?
Sodium is an elemental metal, so sodium is the only element in sodium.
Why is the flame test used?
To identify the presence of certain metal ions, such as sodium and caesium.
Why isn't sodium chloride dangerous?
Sodium chloride is not dangerous only if it is used in reasonable quantities.
Why water is not used in sodium fire?
Sodium and water are HIGHLY reactive. It would only compound the problem.
Why is sodium sulfite used to remove permanganate stains?
Sodium sulfite is used to remove permanganate stains because it is the only thing that can remove it. This is because the sodium sulfite breaks down the permanganate.
What does a sodium hydrogen carbonate indicator do?
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used as an indicator of pH or as a test for the concentration of carbon dioxide. For the preparation of the solution see the link below.
Why you used sodium acetate in osazone test?
Anhydrous sodium acetate is added to buffer the phenylhydrazine HCl so that it may function properly. Regards mawaisnawaz@hotmail.com
Can a hair test detect when you used?
A hair test, won't say when you've used, only if you have used.
