Tutorial 4

1. Define sampling and explain the purpose of sampling

2. Describe a sampling technique for solid sample.
3. Briefly describe the ‘wet digestion’ techniques and give two examples of reagent used in
this technique.
4. Give two examples of primary standard and list the properties of primary standard.
5. If a water sample is to be analyzed for trace levels of metals, briefly explain why a glass
container for sampling and storage is inappropriate.
6. Explain briefly the preparation of 250 mL 10% (w/v) of Ca (NO3)2 in the laboratory.
7. List advantages and disadvantages of wet digestion and dry ashing.
8. An analyst wants to know the level of pesticide residue on the leaves of tobacco plants
grown in 100 m2 plot of land. Describe the correct sampling procedure that should be
carried out.
9. A river water samples was collected a week before it was analyzed for a trace level of
metals. Discuss the problem encountered during storage of the sample and ways to
overcome the problem.
10. Primary standard sodium carbonate solutions containing 0.25 g of Na2CO3 required
30.50 mL of hydrochloric acid solution for standardization of HCl. Identify the titrant and
primary standard and then calculate the molarity of the HCl solution. (molar mass
Na2CO3 = 106 g/mol)