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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I get my reflux setup to boil consistently for ester synthesis?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1393">EricHG</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a synthesis for a simple ester and my reflux setup just isn't achieving a consistent boil, even though my heating mantle is on. I'm worried my condenser water flow might be too high and actually cooling things too much, preventing a proper steady state.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a synthesis for a simple ester and my reflux setup just isn't achieving a consistent boil, even though my heating mantle is on. I'm worried my condenser water flow might be too high and actually cooling things too much, preventing a proper steady state.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i fix a low yield in esterification with acetic acid and ethanol?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-a-low-yield-in-esterification-with-acetic-acid-and-ethanol</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1486">Ava.T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a procedure for a simple esterification using acetic acid and ethanol with a sulfuric acid catalyst, but my product yield was way lower than expected. I think I might have messed up the reflux setup, as I'm not totally confident I maintained a proper equilibrium for the reaction to complete.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a procedure for a simple esterification using acetic acid and ethanol with a sulfuric acid catalyst, but my product yield was way lower than expected. I think I might have messed up the reflux setup, as I'm not totally confident I maintained a proper equilibrium for the reaction to complete.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What could cause low yield in esterification with acetic acid and ethanol?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-could-cause-low-yield-in-esterification-with-acetic-acid-and-ethanol</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1670">Scott90</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a procedure for a simple esterification using acetic acid and ethanol, but my final product yield was way lower than expected. I suspect my reflux setup wasn't truly airtight and I lost some of the more volatile reactants or products during heating.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was trying to follow a procedure for a simple esterification using acetic acid and ethanol, but my final product yield was way lower than expected. I suspect my reflux setup wasn't truly airtight and I lost some of the more volatile reactants or products during heating.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What could cause purple color in aspirin synthesis with ferric chloride?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-could-cause-purple-color-in-aspirin-synthesis-with-ferric-chloride</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=659">EleanorG</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I tried to follow the classic synthesis for aspirin in my home lab, but my final product is showing a persistent purple color with ferric chloride instead of the expected faint yellow. I must have leftover salicylic acid, but I followed the recrystallization steps carefully and thought my vacuum filtration was solid.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I tried to follow the classic synthesis for aspirin in my home lab, but my final product is showing a persistent purple color with ferric chloride instead of the expected faint yellow. I must have leftover salicylic acid, but I followed the recrystallization steps carefully and thought my vacuum filtration was solid.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I keep copper sulfate crystals from turning powdery while cooling?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-keep-copper-sulfate-crystals-from-turning-powdery-while-cooling</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2226">Camila_M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I tried to make a batch of copper sulfate crystals for a school project, but they all came out really small and powdery instead of the nice big ones I was aiming for. I think my problem was cooling the saturated solution too quickly on a cold windowsill, which caused a massive amount of tiny crystals to form all at once. I’m wondering if there’s a reliable way to control this so only a few crystals start growing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I tried to make a batch of copper sulfate crystals for a school project, but they all came out really small and powdery instead of the nice big ones I was aiming for. I think my problem was cooling the saturated solution too quickly on a cold windowsill, which caused a massive amount of tiny crystals to form all at once. I’m wondering if there’s a reliable way to control this so only a few crystals start growing.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I fix endpoint readings in home titration with phenolphthalein?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-endpoint-readings-in-home-titration-with-phenolphthalein</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=901">Isabella74</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was trying to do a simple titration at home to find the concentration of an acetic acid solution using sodium hydroxide, but my endpoint color change from phenolphthalein was really inconsistent between trials. I'm not sure if my technique for reading the burette is off, or if there's something about my indicator preparation I'm missing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was trying to do a simple titration at home to find the concentration of an acetic acid solution using sodium hydroxide, but my endpoint color change from phenolphthalein was really inconsistent between trials. I'm not sure if my technique for reading the burette is off, or if there's something about my indicator preparation I'm missing.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i get solid copper carbonate instead of a blue gel during precipitation?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-get-solid-copper-carbonate-instead-of-a-blue-gel-during-precipitation</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1570">PatrickM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate from a solution of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but my product keeps coming out more as a blue gel than a solid powder. I’m wondering if the temperature of my solutions when I mix them is causing this inconsistent texture.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate from a solution of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but my product keeps coming out more as a blue gel than a solid powder. I’m wondering if the temperature of my solutions when I mix them is causing this inconsistent texture.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes my copper sulfate and sodium carbonate mix to gel rather than solid?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-my-copper-sulfate-and-sodium-carbonate-mix-to-gel-rather-than-solid</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=664">JonathanT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate from a solution of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but my product keeps coming out as more of a blue gel than a solid powder. I followed the procedure for a double displacement reaction, but I’m wondering if the temperature or the concentration of my reactants is causing this consistency issue.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate from a solution of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but my product keeps coming out as more of a blue gel than a solid powder. I followed the procedure for a double displacement reaction, but I’m wondering if the temperature or the concentration of my reactants is causing this consistency issue.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes cloudiness in blue copper sulfate solution after filtering?]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=366">Lily.M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to get a clear, bright blue copper sulfate solution for a crystal growing project, but mine keeps coming out with a faint cloudy precipitate after filtering. I used distilled water and heated it to dissolve the pentahydrate crystals completely, but this haze forms as it cools. I’m wondering if my starting material has impurities or if I’m missing a simple step in the purification process.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to get a clear, bright blue copper sulfate solution for a crystal growing project, but mine keeps coming out with a faint cloudy precipitate after filtering. I used distilled water and heated it to dissolve the pentahydrate crystals completely, but this haze forms as it cools. I’m wondering if my starting material has impurities or if I’m missing a simple step in the purification process.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What solvent should I pick for recrystallization to improve yield?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-solvent-should-i-pick-for-recrystallization-to-improve-yield</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=831">Paul_T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to purify a solid I synthesized using recrystallization from ethanol, but my yield is dropping way more than expected. I’m worried my solvent choice might be wrong because the compound seems too soluble even when the solution cools in an ice bath.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to purify a solid I synthesized using recrystallization from ethanol, but my yield is dropping way more than expected. I’m worried my solvent choice might be wrong because the compound seems too soluble even when the solution cools in an ice bath.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why are my crystals cloudy during recrystallization from ethanol?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-are-my-crystals-cloudy-during-recrystallization-from-ethanol</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1491">KevinSJ</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to purify a solid I synthesized using recrystallization from ethanol, but I’m not getting the nice defined crystals I expected. The solution just seems to form a cloudy mass that settles out as a fine powder when it cools, even though I followed the slow cooling and seeding steps. I’m wondering if my solvent choice is off or if there’s an impurity preventing proper crystal growth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to purify a solid I synthesized using recrystallization from ethanol, but I’m not getting the nice defined crystals I expected. The solution just seems to form a cloudy mass that settles out as a fine powder when it cools, even though I followed the slow cooling and seeding steps. I’m wondering if my solvent choice is off or if there’s an impurity preventing proper crystal growth.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should i do to get copper carbonate to precipitate cleanly in a home lab?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-to-get-copper-carbonate-to-precipitate-cleanly-in-a-home-lab</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=626">Hannah_J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate in my home lab by mixing solutions of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but I keep getting this gelatinous blue mess instead of the nice solid powder I expected. I’m wondering if my concentrations are off or if the temperature during mixing is causing this inconsistent texture.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate in my home lab by mixing solutions of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but I keep getting this gelatinous blue mess instead of the nice solid powder I expected. I’m wondering if my concentrations are off or if the temperature during mixing is causing this inconsistent texture.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes a gelatinous blue precipitate when making copper carbonate?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-a-gelatinous-blue-precipitate-when-making-copper-carbonate</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=831">Paul_T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate in my home lab by mixing solutions of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but I keep getting this gelatinous blue goo instead of the nice solid powder I expected. I’m wondering if my concentrations are off or if the temperature during mixing is causing this consistency issue.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate copper carbonate in my home lab by mixing solutions of copper sulfate and sodium carbonate, but I keep getting this gelatinous blue goo instead of the nice solid powder I expected. I’m wondering if my concentrations are off or if the temperature during mixing is causing this consistency issue.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes oiling-out during recrystallization, and how can i fix it?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-oiling-out-during-recrystallization-and-how-can-i-fix-it</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1071">FrankGM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to recrystallize my final product from a reaction, but it keeps coming out as an oily mess instead of nice crystals. I’ve tried varying the cooling rate and using a seed crystal, but it just won’t solidify properly. I’m wondering if the polarity of my solvent system is off or if there’s too much impurity acting as an oiling-out agent.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to recrystallize my final product from a reaction, but it keeps coming out as an oily mess instead of nice crystals. I’ve tried varying the cooling rate and using a seed crystal, but it just won’t solidify properly. I’m wondering if the polarity of my solvent system is off or if there’s too much impurity acting as an oiling-out agent.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes cloudy silver chloride precipitation instead of a white one?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-cloudy-silver-chloride-precipitation-instead-of-a-white-one</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1244">HarperC</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate silver chloride for a demonstration, but my solution stays cloudy instead of forming the distinct white curds I expected. I used sodium chloride and silver nitrate solutions, so I know the reaction should work, but maybe my concentrations are off or I didn’t use distilled water.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to precipitate silver chloride for a demonstration, but my solution stays cloudy instead of forming the distinct white curds I expected. I used sodium chloride and silver nitrate solutions, so I know the reaction should work, but maybe my concentrations are off or I didn’t use distilled water.]]></content:encoded>
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