Determination of iron by redox titration

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The discussion focuses on determining the percentage of iron (% Fe) in a 2.893 g sample using redox titration with a permanganate solution. The key steps include writing the balanced reaction equation and identifying missing information necessary for solving the problem. Participants emphasize the importance of starting with the reaction equation to clarify what data is required for the calculation. The conversation highlights the need for thorough problem-solving efforts before seeking assistance.

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If a 2.893 g sample of an unknown containing iron requires 28.45 mL of the permanganate solution described in Pre-Laboratory question 3 to reach the endpoint what is the % Fe in the unknown?
 
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Start with the reaction equation.
 
brittni8924 said:
If a 2.893 g sample of an unknown containing iron requires 28.45 mL of the permanganate solution described in Pre-Laboratory question 3 to reach the endpoint what is the % Fe in the unknown?

The problem statement is missing some information.
 
I suppose the missing information was listed in the question 3.

Still, reaction equation is a starting point.
 
Borek said:
I suppose the missing information was listed in the question 3.

Still, reaction equation is a starting point.

brittni8924,
What if you were to first write the balanced reaction, and then solve (or let one of us solve) the problem purely symbolically; then, you would clearly see what information is missing (but we are not encouraged to solve problems in this board until the original poster puts in and shows enough effort).
 

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