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Describe how a pure sample of zinc sulphate can be prepared in the laboratory starting with zinc oxide

Starting with zinc oxide, describe how a pure sample of zinc sulphate can be prepared in the laboratory.

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Add excess Zinc -oxide to dilute sulphuric acid filter, Heat filtrate in evaporating dish to saturation, Allow solution to cool slow, wash the crystals with distilled water and dry them between filter paper.

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johnmulu answered the question on January 16, 2017 at 07:32

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