1. How will you determine when all of the reactant has been converted into products?
2. Why is the crucible and its contents heated gently (ot vigorously) at the start of the reaction?
3. What is the proper method of disposal for the solid products formed in the reaction?
4. Why is a clay crucible used as the reaction container insteaed of a test tube?
5. How do you safely handle a hot crucible?
6. Does the iron in FeC2O4*2H2O change oxidation number during the heating process? If so, what is the change?