1. List three hazardous chemicals used in the synthesis of either the known or unknown compounds.
For each chemical, describe a precaution you take when handling the chemical.
(Make sure to write a different precaution for each chemical.)
2. We are synthesizing Co(III) compounds in this lab, yet the starting material for all of the compounds is a Co(II) compound.
Why? How do we convert the Co(II) to Co(III)?
3. What is the purpose of a fume hood?
4. List two key safety points for working in a fume hood.