Undertaking Qualitative Analysis in Chemistry using Virtual Reality
Launching the Virtual Lab:
- Download and install the VR Chemistry Lab application.
- Connect and configure your VR headset and controllers.
- Launch the “Qualitative Analysis” experiment.
- Adjust headset settings for clear visuals.
Working of the Experiment:
- Select the “Unknown Salt Sample” provided in the VR environment.
- Perform preliminary tests:
- Observe color and state of salt.
- Carry out flame test for cations.
- Check solubility in water or dilute acids.
- Observe color and state of salt.
- Perform systematic group analysis:
- Use group reagents (e.g., HCl, H₂SO₄, NaOH, NH₄OH, BaCl₂, AgNO₃)
- Observe reactions like precipitate formation, dissolution, or color change.
- Use group reagents (e.g., HCl, H₂SO₄, NaOH, NH₄OH, BaCl₂, AgNO₃)
- Record observations and match with standard reaction tables given in VR.
- Identify the unknown cation and anion present in the sample.