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The analysis and identification of organic compounds in a lab is Qualitative analysis of organic compounds. An organic compound usually consists of Carbon, Hydrogen. These compounds may also contain oxygen, halogens, nitrogen, sulphur based on the functional group present.  We can divide the qualitative analysis into, Preliminary tests As the name suggests, these tests act as a base of the analysis. The preliminary tests consist of observing various physical characteristics such as color, odour, state, solubility and the ignition test. These tests help determine the steps to be followed. Test for Extra Elements Organic compounds contain other elements such as Halogens, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen. All the elements mentioned, except Oxygen , are determined by Lassaigne's test. Testing the presence of a functional group and confirming it with the synthesis of its derivative. This steps involves testing the presence of a functional group and then confirmed by the synthesis of its deri...

We know matter around us is classified into three states, Solids Liquids  Gases In the gaseous state, the inter-molecular spaces are very high and the forces are low. They are highly compressible and also possess low densities.  Gas laws was taught to me in grade 11 and honestly, I never did understand how to remember it! When I was in college, one of my lecturers made it so simple and boy was it easy to remember! But before I start writing about the gas laws, let us look at the various physical properties of gases.    Gas laws might seem confusing at first. But the key is to remember the physical property which is considered as a constant for each law. These laws were formulated by various scientists after extensive research.  Boyle's Law The law describes the pressure volume relationship while the temperature remains constant. It was given by Robert Boyle (1662). The law states that The volume of a fixed mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure ...