Identify unkmown compound lab HELP

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The unknown compound identified in the lab discussion is Sodium Carbonate. The participant faced challenges due to a lack of coordination with their lab partner and time constraints, which hindered the completion of the experiment. The primary focus of the lab was to determine the nature of the reaction, specifically whether a gas was produced, a precipitate formed or disappeared, or if there was a color change. The participant sought confirmation on their findings but was unable to repeat the experiment as requested.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of chemical reactions and their indicators
  • Familiarity with laboratory procedures for identifying compounds
  • Knowledge of Sodium Carbonate properties and reactions
  • Experience with lab report writing and analysis
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  • Research the properties and reactions of Sodium Carbonate in various chemical contexts
  • Learn about qualitative analysis techniques for identifying unknown compounds
  • Study common laboratory indicators for gas production, precipitate formation, and color changes
  • Review best practices for conducting experiments with lab partners to improve collaboration
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Chemistry students, laboratory technicians, and educators involved in chemical identification and analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Identify unkmown compound lab HELP!

ok so i had to identify the unknown compound, which actually for me was Sodium carbonate. i don't know if i did this correctly because there was a lot of confusion with my lab partner (screwed me big time, couldn't even count drops; i will be getting a new lab partner next week!) and time constraints i wasnt able to finish it up. I asked the prof if i could repeat it and ofcourse, she said no. just ignore the unknown compound section, but is the rest of it correct?

i was supposed to find out whether the reaction is a gas, precipitate appears or disappears, or if the color changes.

and this is the complete lab
http://survival-training.survival-training.net/Library/Chemistry/Chemistry%20-%20Identification%20of%20unknown%20compound%20-%20Unknown.pdf

heres the image
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is this correct?
 

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not similar, it is. its mine, i posted on various sites so i can actually get an answer because no seems to be responding anywhere.

please!help! its due tomorrow!
 

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