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Transferring Solid from Weighing Paper

The technique of transferring solid from a weighing paper into a flask is demonstrated.

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Transfer the compound into your reaction flask. The proper method to transfer a solid uses a powder funnel or creased paper. (Do not use filter paper.) The corner of the crease is rested over the mouth of the flask, and the reagent is pushed into the flask with the aid of a spatula.