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Some solvent or chemicals are sensitive to light, and they get oxidised when they are exposed to it.

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Why using dark colored reagent bottles in storing in storing some chemicals?

Some chemical compounds are sensitive to light. The dark colored bottle prevents light from getting to the contents. The same is true for things like beer and medicines.


What is the difference of dropping bottle and reagent bottle?

The reagent bottle is not used for dropping, having only a common stopper.


Why should screw cap of a reagent bottle be placed bottom up on the table?

If the cover of a reagent bottle is placed on a table with the bottom down, it can pick up material from the table which would contaminate the contents of the reagent bottle after the cap is put back on the bottle.


How do you pick up a reagent bottle?

To pick up a reagent bottle, ensure your hands are clean and dry. Grasp the bottle around its body or neck, being careful not to touch the lid or the inside of the bottle to maintain the purity of the reagent inside. Lift the bottle carefully to prevent spills or breakage.


Can a pipet be placed in a reagent bottle?

Yes, a pipet can be placed in a reagent bottle to withdraw specific volumes of the reagent as needed. It is important to ensure that the pipet tip does not touch the sides or bottom of the bottle to prevent contamination and maintain accuracy in volume measurement.


A dry and clean spatula is used to spoon out small amount of solid from a reagent bottle?

Using a dry and clean spatula helps prevent contamination of the reagent. Spooning out small amounts of solid ensures accurate measurement and avoids waste of reagent. Remember to close the reagent bottle tightly after use to maintain its integrity.


Equation of formaldehyde schiff's reagent benzaldehyde schiff's reagent and acetone schiff's reagent?

Formaldehyde Schiff's reagent: It is a solution of formaldehyde and sulfuric acid, used to detect the presence of aldehydes. The equation involves the formation of a colored compound with aldehydes. Benzaldehyde Schiff's reagent: Benzaldehyde can act as a Schiff's base with primary amines to form imines. The reaction results in the formation of a colored compound. Acetone Schiff's reagent: Acetone can react with a primary amine to form a Schiff's base, leading to the formation of a colored compound.


What is the specific use of a medium sized reagent bottle?

Your question supplies its own answer, though you may need to ensure the bottle's material will withstand the intended reagent.


What is the best way to obtain 5ml of liquid reagent from a large reagent bottle?

Use a graduated pipette or syringe to measure and transfer 5ml of liquid reagent from the large reagent bottle. Make sure to carefully handle and dispense the reagent to avoid spills and contamination.


Using dark-colored reagent bottles in storing some chemicals?

This amber/brown color is one of many pigments that are used to prevent ultraviolet (UV) light from penetrating the chemical reagent's bottle and damaging a photosensitive chemical. While there are some molecules that are affected (often very little) by the visible spectrum of colored light, UV-light is the primary range of the electromagnetic spectrum that can catalyze unwanted reactions in bottles which effectively degrades the reagent.


What is a reagent bottle used for?

used to utilize chemicals


What is the use reagent bottle in science apparatus?

yes