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    Zinc is detected through the formation of a yellow precipitate when a zinc solution is reacted with potassium ferricyanide. Zinc also forms white precipitates with sodium hydroxide and ammonia that are soluble in excess of the reagents. Common sources of zinc include oysters, seeds, and nuts. Zinc is found in the Earth's crust and associates with other metals like copper and lead. Zinc is used to make alloys, for galvanizing steel, and in compounds like zinc oxide, sulfate, and chloride that have industrial and medical applications. While zinc is essential, excessive intake can harm health.

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    Zinc is detected through the formation of a yellow precipitate when a zinc solution is reacted with potassium ferricyanide. Zinc also forms white precipitates with sodium hydroxide and ammonia that are soluble in excess of the reagents. Common sources of zinc include oysters, seeds, and nuts. Zinc is found in the Earth's crust and associates with other metals like copper and lead. Zinc is used to make alloys, for galvanizing steel, and in compounds like zinc oxide, sulfate, and chloride that have industrial and medical applications. While zinc is essential, excessive intake can harm health.

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    Zinc is detected through the formation of a yellow precipitate when a zinc solution is reacted with potassium ferricyanide. Zinc also forms white precipitates with sodium hydroxide and ammonia that are soluble in excess of the reagents. Common sources of zinc include oysters, seeds, and nuts. Zinc is found in the Earth's crust and associates with other metals like copper and lead. Zinc is used to make alloys, for galvanizing steel, and in compounds like zinc oxide, sulfate, and chloride that have industrial and medical applications. While zinc is essential, excessive intake can harm health.

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    Zinc is detected through the formation of a yellow precipitate when a zinc solution is reacted with potassium ferricyanide. Zinc also forms white precipitates with sodium hydroxide and ammonia that are soluble in excess of the reagents. Common sources of zinc include oysters, seeds, and nuts. Zinc is found in the Earth's crust and associates with other metals like copper and lead. Zinc is used to make alloys, for galvanizing steel, and in compounds like zinc oxide, sulfate, and chloride that have industrial and medical applications. While zinc is essential, excessive intake can harm health.

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    Joseph Neos C.

    Cruz
    Renz Carlo G. Evangelista
    IV-Tau
    1. Name and Symbol

    Zinc; Zn2+

    2. State how it is detected with corresponding reactions involved.


    The confirmatory test of Zn2+:

    If a yellow precipitate is formed when


    two drops of 0.1 M K3Fe(CN)6 are added
    to about five drops of the unknown
    solution, then the presence of Zn 2+ is
    confirmed.
    Zn2+ (aq) + Fe(CN)63- (aq)
    Zn3[Fe(CN)6]

    (s) (yellow ppt)

    However, Zn2+ can also react to various compounds that can produce
    noticable products confirming the presence of Zn2+:

    A white gelatinous precipitate of zinc hydroxide is formed when sodium


    hydroxide solution if added in a solution with zinc ions.
    Zn2+ (aq) + 2OH- (aq) Zn(OH)2 (s)

    The precipitate is soluble in dilute acids and in excess sodium


    hydroxide with the
    formation of zincate [ZnO22- or Zn(OH)42-] which
    makes it amphoteric.
    Zn(OH)2
    Zn(OH)2

    (s)

    (s)

    + 2H+

    + 2OH-

    (aq)

    (aq)

    Zn2+

    ZnO22-

    (aq)

    + 2H2O

    (aq)

    (l)

    + 2H2O

    (l)

    When a solution with zinc ions is reacted with ammonia, a white


    precipitate will form. However, this white precipitate is soluble in
    excess aqueous ammonia to form a colorless solution.

    Zn2+ (aq) + 2OH-(aq) Zn(OH)2 (aq) (white ppt)


    Zn(OH)2 (aq) + 4NH3(aq) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ (aq)
    2. Common sources of nature of the ion
    Zinc is prevalently found in foods
    especially in oysters that are rich in zinc. A
    typical oyster weighing approximately one
    ounce will contain about 8-9 milligrams of zinc;
    thus, the consumption of two oysters would put
    a person over the WHFoods (World's Healthiest
    Foods) recommended daily amount of 11
    milligrams. In addition to oysters, other shellfish
    tend to be rich in this mineral, as are many
    other animal foods.
    It is also true that many nuts and seeds are rich in zinc. Sesame
    seeds and pumpkin seeds are included in the Top 10 WHFoods sources for
    this mineral. Elemental zinc makes up about 75 ppm of Earth's crust, making
    it the 24th most abundant element. The element is normally found in
    association with other base metals such as copper and lead in ores.
    Moreover, zinc is a chalcophile or it has a low affinity for oxides and prefers
    to bond with sulfides.
    4. Applications of the ion
    Metallic zinc is used in the production of alloys and in galvanizing to
    protect steel structures. Other zinc compounds include the oxides (ZnO)
    which are used in ceramics, rubber industries, and in ink production. Zinc
    sulfates (ZnSO4) are used in textile industry and the treatment of zinc
    deficiency in soils. Moreover, zinc chloride is used to preserve wood and as
    deodorant in several fluids. This compound is also used in dry cells, and in
    paint production.
    5. Risks and Hazards connected to the ion
    Zinc is a metal. It is called an essential trace element because very
    small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. However, excessive
    intake of zinc an be harmful for the body. Zinc metal is a human skin irritant
    and is a severe fire hazard, but it is considered as non-toxic. Many zinc
    compounds are not very toxic but a few zinc salts may be carcinogenic, yet
    the use of some zinc compounds is permitted around food. Moreover,

    pollution from industrial smoke containing zin


    may cause lung disease.

    References:
    Zinc. Whfoods.org. Retrieved March 15, 2015 from http://www.whfoods.com/genp age.php?
    tname=nutrient&dbid=115
    Group IIIB: (Zinc group) nickel, manganese, cobalt and zinc. Hishamezzat.
    Retrieved
    March
    15,
    2015
    from
    http://hishamezzat.weebly.com/uploads/9/0/6/0/9060375/chapter_5cation.pdf
    Teoh, A. (2004). Confirmatory tests for cations and anions. Retrieved March 15, 2015 from
    http:// alexteoh.com/2008qaions.pdf
    Zinc:

    biological information. Webelements. Retrieved


    http://www.webelements.com/zinc/biology.html

    March

    15,

    2015

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